Misrepresentation is the legal term for making a false statement of a material fact or failing to disclose a material fact (omission) that induces another party to act. In real estate, this includes false or misleading advertising. The violation can be intentional (fraudulent misrepresentation) or unintentional (negligent misrepresentation). The core of the violation described in the question—making false statements or omitting material facts—is the definition of misrepresentation under Maryland law. This act directly breaches the licensee's duty of honesty and fair dealing.

A. Conflict of interest: This violation involves a licensee's personal interests or duties to another party interfering with their fiduciary duty to a client.

B. Improper brokerage commission: This pertains to illegal or unethical practices regarding compensation, such as sharing fees with unlicensed individuals, not the truthfulness of statements.

C. Improper delivery of instruments: This is a procedural violation concerning the failure to provide copies of signed legal documents to the parties involved in a timely manner.

1. Annotated Code of Maryland, Business Occupations and Professions Article, § 17-322(b)(4). This statute explicitly states that a licensee may not "intentionally or negligently... make any substantial and willful misrepresentation." This directly addresses the act of making false statements.

2. Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) 09.11.02.01(D). This regulation under the Maryland Real Estate Commission's Code of Ethics specifies that "An advertisement may not be false or misleading." This covers the advertising aspect of the question.

3. University of Maryland, Francis King Carey School of Law. Course: Real Estate Transactions. Course materials on professional responsibility emphasize that misrepresentation, including material omissions, is a primary form of misconduct for which a real estate licensee can be disciplined. This aligns with the fundamental legal principles taught at the university level. (Reference to general principles covered in such curricula).