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§ 2-305. Fraudulent use of facsimile signature, facsimile seal

West's Annotated Code of MarylandState Finance and Procurement

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
State Finance and Procurement
Division I. State Finance [Titles 1-10a] (Refs & Annos)
Title 2. General Provisions (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 3. Facsimile Signatures and Seals (Refs & Annos)
MD Code, State Finance and Procurement, § 2-305
§ 2-305. Fraudulent use of facsimile signature, facsimile seal
Currentness
In general
(a) A person may not use, with intent to defraud, on a public security or an instrument of payment:
(1) a facsimile signature, or any reproduction of it, of any authorized officer; or
(2) a facsimile seal, or any reproduction of it, of the State or of any of its political subdivisions.
Fines, imprisonment
(b) A person who violates any provision of this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 10 years or both.

Credits

Added by Acts 1985, c. 11, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 1985.
Formerly Art. 31, § 16.
MD Code, State Finance and Procurement, § 2-305, MD STATE FIN & PROC § 2-305
Current through legislation effective through May 9, 2024, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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