§ 8-601
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§8–601.
(a)A person, with intent to defraud another, may not counterfeit, cause to be counterfeited, or willingly aid or assist in counterfeiting any:
(1)bond;
(2)check;
(3)deed;
(4)draft;
(5)endorsement or assignment of a bond, draft, check, or promissory note;
(6)entry in an account book or ledger;
(7)letter of credit;
(8)negotiable instrument;
(9)power of attorney;
(10)promissory note;
(11)release or discharge for money or property;
(12)title to a motor vehicle;
(13)waiver or release of mechanics’ lien; or
(14)will or codicil.
(b)A person may not knowingly, willfully, and with fraudulent intent possess a counterfeit of any of the items listed in subsection
(a)of this section.
(1)A person who violates subsection
(a)of this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 10 years or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.
(2)A person who violates subsection
(b)of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.
(d)Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the prosecution of an alleged violation of this section or for an alleged violation of a crime based on an act that establishes a violation of this section may be commenced in any county in which:
(1)an element of the crime occurred;
(2)the deed or other alleged counterfeit instrument is recorded in the county land records, filed with the clerk of the circuit court, or filed with the register of wills;
(3)the victim resides; or
(4)if the victim is not an individual, the victim conducts business.