2021 Maryland Statutes
Criminal Law
Title 8 - Fraud and Related Crimes
Subtitle 1 - Bad Checks
Section 8-102 - Rules of Construction

Universal Citation:
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. § 8-102 (2021)
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    (a)    For purposes of this subtitle, a drawer has insufficient funds with a drawee to cover a check when the drawer has with the drawee:

        (1)    no account;

        (2)    only a closed account;

        (3)    no funds; or

        (4)    funds in an amount that is less than the amount needed to cover the check.

    (b)    A check dishonored for “no account” has been dishonored for “insufficient funds”.

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