§ 8–601
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law § 8-601 (2026)
Title 8. Fraud and Related Crimes
Subtitle 6. Counterfeiting and Related Crimes
§ 8–601LinkCopy Citation
(a)
A person, with intent to defraud another, may not counterfeit, cause to be counterfeited, or willingly aid or assist in counterfeiting any:
(1)
bond;
(2)
check;
(3)
deed;
(4)
draft;
(5)
endorsement or assignment of a bond, draft, check, or promissory note;
(6)
entry in an account book or ledger;
(7)
lease of real property;
(8)
letter of credit;
(9)
negotiable instrument;
(10)
power of attorney;
(11)
promissory note;
(12)
release or discharge for money or property;
(13)
rental agreement relating to real property;
(14)
title to a motor vehicle;
(15)
waiver or release of mechanics’ lien; or
(16)
will or codicil.
(b)
A person may not knowingly, willfully, and with fraudulent intent possess a counterfeit of any of the items listed in subsection (a) of this section.
(c)
(1)
A person who violates subsection (a) of this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 10 years or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.
(2)
A person who violates subsection (b) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.
(d)
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the prosecution of an alleged violation of this section or for an alleged violation of a crime based on an act that establishes a violation of this section may be commenced in any county in which:
(1)
an element of the crime occurred;
(2)
the deed or other alleged counterfeit instrument is recorded in the county land records, filed with the clerk of the circuit court, or filed with the register of wills;
(3)
the victim resides; or
(4)
if the victim is not an individual, the victim conducts business.