2022 Maryland Statutes
Criminal Law
Title 8 - Fraud and Related Crimes
Subtitle 6 - Counterfeiting and Related Crimes
Section 8-605 - Counterfeiting of Public Documents

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

            (i)    a commission, patent, pardon, order for release, or other court document; or

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

        (2)    A person may not write, sign, or possess a counterfeit:

            (i)    commission, patent, pardon, order for release, or other court document; or

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

    (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.