Maryland Criminal Law Section 8-601

      (a)      A person, with intent to defraud another, may not counterfeit, cause to be counterfeited, or willingly aid or assist in counterfeiting any:

            (1)      bond;

            (2)      check;

            (3)      deed;

            (4)      draft;

            (5)      endorsement or assignment of a bond, draft, check, or promissory note;

            (6)      entry in an account book or ledger;

            (7)      letter of credit;

            (8)      negotiable instrument;

            (9)      power of attorney;

            (10)      promissory note;

            (11)      release or discharge for money or property;

            (12)      title to a motor vehicle;

            (13)      waiver or release of mechanics' lien; or

            (14)      will or codicil.

      (b)      A person may not knowingly, willfully, and with fraudulent intent possess a counterfeit of any of the items listed in subsection (a) of this section.

      (c)      (1)      A person who violates subsection (a) of this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 10 years or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.

            (2)      A person who violates subsection (b) of 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.

      (d)      Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the prosecution of an alleged violation of this section or for an alleged violation of a crime based on an act that establishes a violation of this section may be commenced in any county in which:

            (1)      an element of the crime occurred;

            (2)      the victim resides; or

            (3)      if the victim is not an individual, the victim conducts business.