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§ 8-605. Counterfeiting of public documents

West's Annotated Code of MarylandCriminal LawEffective: October 1, 2008

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Criminal Law (Refs & Annos)
Title 8. Fraud and Related Crimes
Subtitle 6. Counterfeiting and Related Crimes (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2008
MD Code, Criminal Law, § 8-605
Formerly cited as MD CODE Art. 27, § 45
§ 8-605. Counterfeiting of public documents
Currentness
Prohibited
(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.
Penalty
(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.

Credits

Added by Acts 2002, c. 26, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2002. Amended by Acts 2008, c. 29, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2008; Acts 2008, c. 30, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2008.
Formerly Art. 27, § 45.
MD Code, Criminal Law, § 8-605, MD CRIM LAW § 8-605
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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