Maryland · Maryland Code — Criminal Law Article

Md. Code, Crim. Law § 8-607: (a) 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

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What this law says, in plain English

This statute prohibits counterfeiting, stealing, or misusing public seals. Violators face imprisonment of 2 to 10 years.

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