Criminal Law - Counterfeiting and Possession of Counterfeit Lease of Real Property - Penalty

Summary

The bill makes it illegal to create, help create, or knowingly possess a counterfeit lease or rental agreement when the purpose is to defraud someone. It sets a maximum ten‑year prison term and $1,000 fine for forging a lease, and up to three years and $1,000 fine for merely possessing a fake lease. The law also clarifies which counties may hear such cases.

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