A person, with intent to defraud another, may not counterfeit, cause to be counterfeited, or willingly aid or assist in counterfeiting any: bond; check; deed; draft; endorsement or assignment of a bond, draft, check, or promissory note; entry in an account book or ledger; lease of real property; letter of credit; negotiable instrument; power of attorney; promissory note; release or discharge for money or property; rental agreement relating to real property; title to a motor vehicle; waiver or release of mechanics’ lien; or will or codicil. 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. 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. 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. 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: an element of the crime occurred; 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; the victim resides; or if the victim is not an individual, the victim conducts business.