§ 8–607
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law § 8-607 (2026)
Title 8. Fraud and Related Crimes
Subtitle 6. Counterfeiting and Related Crimes
§ 8–607LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this section, “public seal” means:
(1)
the great seal of the State;
(2)
the seal of any court of the State; or
(3)
any other public seal of the State.
(b)
A person may not:
(1)
counterfeit and use a public seal;
(2)
steal a public seal;
(3)
unlawfully and falsely, or with evil intent, affix a public seal to a deed, warrant, or writing; or
(4)
have and willfully conceal a counterfeit public seal, if the person knows that it was counterfeited.
(c)
A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment for not less than 2 years and not exceeding 10 years.
(d)
A person who violates this section is subject to § 5-106(b) of the Courts Article.