§ 8-605

Maryland § 8-605

• Jurisdiction: Maryland
• Article gcr: Criminal Law
• Title: 8

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(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.