Terms Used In Maryland Code, LOCAL GOVERNMENT 21-214

  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Person: includes an individual, receiver, trustee, guardian, personal representative, fiduciary, representative of any kind, corporation, partnership, business trust, statutory trust, limited liability company, firm, association, or other nongovernmental entity. See
(a) A person or agency may not:

(1) fail to perform duties required under this subtitle;

(2) fail to pay the principal of and interest on any bonds, notes, or other evidence of indebtedness as required by this subtitle; or

(3) use the money from bonds, notes, or other evidence of indebtedness for any purpose other than the purpose specified under this subtitle.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.