Maryland Criminal Law Section 8-605

      (a)      (1)      A person, with intent to defraud another, may not counterfeit, or cause to be counterfeited, or willingly aid or assist in counterfeiting:

                  (i)      a commission, patent, or pardon; or

                  (ii)      a warrant, certificate, or other public security from which money may be drawn from the treasury of the State.

            (2)      A person, with intent to defraud another, may not print, write, sign, or pass a counterfeit warrant, certificate, or public security if the person knows that it was counterfeited.

      (b)      A person who violates this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment for not less than 2 years and not exceeding 10 years.