# Criminal Law (GCR)

## Title 8. Fraud and Related Crimes

### Subtitle 6. Counterfeiting and Related Crimes

#### Section 8-607

(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 Sec. 5-106(b) of the Courts Article.

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