Maryland · Maryland Code — Criminal Law Article
Md. Code, Crim. Law § 8-522: (a) This section applies to a simulated document even if the document contains a statement that it is not legal process or a government document
What this law says, in plain English
A person commits a misdemeanor by using, selling, or sending documents that simulate court process or government seals with intent to induce payment of a claim. Penalties include fines up to $100 for first offense or $500 for subsequent violations.
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