# Criminal Law (GCR)

## Title 8. Fraud and Related Crimes

### Subtitle 6. Counterfeiting and Related Crimes

#### Section 8-605

(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.

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Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)