§ 2–305
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., State Fin. & Proc. § 2-305 (2026)
Title 2. General Provisions
Subtitle 3. Facsimile Signatures and Seals
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(a)
A person may not use, with intent to defraud, on a public security or an instrument of payment:
(1)
a facsimile signature, or any reproduction of it, of any authorized officer; or
(2)
a facsimile seal, or any reproduction of it, of the State or of any of its political subdivisions.
(b)
A person who violates any provision of this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 10 years or both.