Maryland · Maryland Code — Criminal Law Article
Md. Code, Crim. Law § 8-104: (a) The drawer or representative drawer is presumed to know that there are insufficient funds whenever the drawer of a check has insufficient funds with the drawee to cover the check and other outstanding checks when issuing the check
What this law says, in plain English
A check drawer is presumed to know of insufficient funds when issuing a check without adequate account balance. Proof of dishonor, lack of account, or insufficient funds at time of issue or presentment creates legal presumptions of intent to defraud.
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