§ 8-602. Issuing counterfeit private instruments and documents  


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  •    (a) Prohibited. -- A person, with intent to defraud another, may not issue or publish as true a counterfeit instrument or document listed in § 8-601 of this subtitle.

    (b) Penalty. -- A person who violates 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.


HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 27, § 44(b); 2002, ch. 26, § 2.