Maryland · Maryland Code — Criminal Law Article

Md. Code, Crim. Law § 8-604: (a) A person may not, with intent to defraud: (1) manufacture United States currency; (2) counterfeit, cause to be counterfeited, or willingly aid or assist in counterfeiting United States currency; or (3) make, scan, record, reproduce, transmit, or have in the person’s control, custody, or possessi

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What this law says, in plain English

A person may not manufacture, counterfeit, or possess images of U.S. currency with intent to defraud. Violation is a felony punishable by up to 10 years imprisonment or a $10,000 fine.

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