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2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 7: Taxation
Article 1: Administration, 7-1-1 through 7-1-82
Section 7-1-70: Civil penalty for bad checks.
NM Stat § 7-1-70 (1996 through 1st Sess 50th Legis) What's This?
7-1-70. Civil penalty for bad checks.
If any payment required to be made by provision of the Tax Administration Act [7-1-1 NMSA 1978] is attempted to be made by check that is not paid upon presentment, such dishonor is presumptive of negligence. The penalty shall never be less than ten dollars ($10.00). This penalty is in addition to any other penalty imposed by law.
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