(a) A person may not:
- (1) Knowingly make a false application or certificate in connection with the admission or detention of any individual; or
- (2) Detain an individual in a manner contrary to Subtitle 6 or Subtitle 8 of this title.
- (b) A person who violates any provision of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or both.
- (c) In addition to any other penalties specified in this section, a person who willfully violates any provision of this section is liable for civil damages sustained by the individual who is admitted or detained unlawfully.
Added by Acts 1982, c. 21, § 2, eff. July 1, 1982.
Formerly Art. 59, § 21.