2020 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 30 - Criminal Offenses
Article 36 - Worthless Checks
Section 30-36-2 - Definitions.

Universal Citation: NM Stat § 30-36-2 (2020)

As used in the Worthless Check Act:

A. "check" means any check, draft or written order for money;

B. "person" means any person, firm or corporation;

C. "draw" means the making, drawing, uttering or delivering a check;

D. "thing of value" includes money, property, services, goods and wares; and lodging;

E. "credit" means an arrangement or understanding with the drawer for the payment of the check.

History: 1953 Comp., § 40-49-2, enacted by Laws 1963, ch. 315, § 2.

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