(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. (b) A person may not: (1) counterfeit and use a public seal; (2) steal a public seal; (3) unlawfully and falsely, or with evil intent, affix a public seal to a deed, warrant, or writing; or (4) have and willfully conceal a counterfeit public seal, if the person knows that it was counterfeited. (c) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment for not less than 2 years and not exceeding 10 years. (d) A person who violates this section is subject to § 5-106(b) of the Courts Article.
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