# Criminal Law (GCR)

## Title 8. Fraud and Related Crimes

### Subtitle 6. Counterfeiting and Related Crimes

#### Section 8-610

(a) In this section, "prescription" includes an order, paper, and recipe purported to have been made by an authorized provider, as defined in Sec. 5-101 of this article, for a drug, medicine, or alcoholic beverage.

(b) A person may not:

  (1) knowingly counterfeit, cause or procure to be counterfeited, or willingly aid or assist in counterfeiting a prescription;

  (2) knowingly issue, pass, or possess a counterfeit prescription; or

  (3) obtain or attempt to obtain a prescription drug by fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation.

(c) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 2 years.

(d) Payment or an offer or promise to pay for a drug, medicine, or alcoholic beverage obtained in violation of this section is not a defense to a violation of this section.

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