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This bill expands existing Maryland law to specifically prohibit the counterfeiting or possession of counterfeit leases and rental agreements related to real property, in addition to other documents like bonds, checks, and deeds. "Counterfeiting" means creating or helping to create a fake document, while "possessing" means knowingly having a fake document with the intent to defraud. Violating the provision against creating counterfeit documents is a felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison or a $1,000 fine, or both, whereas knowingly possessing a counterfeit document is a misdemeanor with a maximum penalty of 3 years in prison or a $1,000 fine, or both. The bill also clarifies that prosecutions for these offenses can occur in any county where an element of the crime happened, where the counterfeit document is recorded, or where the victim lives or conducts business.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0082?ys=2026RS