§ 8-607. Counterfeiting public seal

   (a) "Public seal" defined. -- In this section, "public seal" means:

   (1) the great seal of the State;

   (2) the seal of any court of the State; or

   (3) any other public seal of the State.

(b) Prohibited. -- A person may not:

   (1) counterfeit and use a public seal;

   (2) steal a public seal;

   (3) unlawfully and falsely, or with evil intent, affix a public seal to a deed, warrant, or writing; or

   (4) have and willfully conceal a counterfeit public seal, if the person knows that it was counterfeited.

(c) Penalty. -- A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment for not less than 2 years and not exceeding 10 years.

(d) Statute of limitations and in banc review. -- A person who violates this section is subject to § 5-106(b) of the Courts Article.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 27, § 46; 2002, ch. 26, § 2; 2004, ch. 25.