1. (a)

   1. (1) A person may not counterfeit, cause to be counterfeited, or willingly aid or assist in counterfeiting:

      1. (i) a commission, patent, pardon, order for release, or other court document; or
      2. (ii) a warrant, certificate, or other public security from which money may be drawn from the treasury of the State.

   2. (2) A person may not write, sign, or possess a counterfeit:

      1. (i) commission, patent, pardon, order for release, or other court document; or
      2. (ii) warrant, certificate, or other public security from which money may be drawn from the treasury of the State.
2. (b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment for not less than 2 years and not exceeding 10 years.

Added by Acts 2002, c. 26, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2002. Amended by Acts 2008, c. 29, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2008; Acts 2008, c. 30, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2008.

Formerly Art. 27, § 45.