§ 8–609
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law § 8-609 (2026)
Title 8. Fraud and Related Crimes
Subtitle 6. Counterfeiting and Related Crimes
§ 8–609LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this section, “order for money or goods” means any writing, ordering, or requesting for the payment of money or the delivery of goods.
(b)
A person may not:
(1)
with intent to defraud another, cause or procure to be counterfeited, or willingly aid or assist in counterfeiting an order for money or goods;
(2)
with intent to defraud another, issue, publish, or pass a counterfeit order for money or goods, if the person knows it was counterfeited; or
(3)
knowingly and fraudulently obtain money or goods by means of a counterfeit order for money or goods.
(c)
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.