Maine Code § 17-A-702

Aggravated forgery
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1. A person is guilty of aggravated forgery if, with intent to defraud or deceive another person or
government, he falsely makes, completes, endorses or alters a written instrument, or knowingly utters
or possesses such an instrument, and the instrument is:
A. Part of an issue of money, stamps, securities or other valuable instruments issued by a
government or governmental instrumentality; [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
B. Part of an issue of stocks, bonds or other instruments representing interests in or claims against
an organization or its property; [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
C. A will, codicil or other instrument providing for the disposition of property after death; [PL
1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
D. A public record or an instrument filed or required or authorized by law to be filed in or with a
public office or public employee; or [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
E. [PL 1989, c. 187, §1 (RP).]
[PL 1989, c. 187, §1 (AMD).]
2. Aggravated forgery is a Class B crime.
[PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]

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