(a)    A person, with intent to defraud another, may not counterfeit, cause to be counterfeited, or willingly aid or assist in counterfeiting any:

(1)    bond;

(2)    check;

(3)    deed;

(4)    draft;

(5)    endorsement or assignment of a bond, draft, check, or promissory note;

(6)    entry in an account book or ledger;

(7)    letter of credit;

(8)    negotiable instrument;

(9)    power of attorney;

(10)    promissory note;

(11)    release or discharge for money or property;

(12)    title to a motor vehicle;

(13)    waiver or release of mechanics’ lien; or

(14)    will or codicil.

(b)    A person may not knowingly, willfully, and with fraudulent intent possess a counterfeit of any of the items listed in subsection (a) of this section.

(c)    (1)    A person who violates subsection (a) of this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 10 years or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.

(2)    A person who violates subsection (b) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.

(d)    Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the prosecution of an alleged violation of this section or for an alleged violation of a crime based on an act that establishes a violation of this section may be commenced in any county in which:

(1)    an element of the crime occurred;

(2)    the deed or other alleged counterfeit instrument is recorded in the county land records, filed with the clerk of the circuit court, or filed with the register of wills;

(3)    the victim resides; or

(4)    if the victim is not an individual, the victim conducts business.