New Hampshire · New Hampshire RSA — Title LXII, Criminal Code; controlled drugs
N.H. RSA (Criminal Code) § 638:4: Issuing Bad Checks
What this law says, in plain English
Issuing a bad check is a criminal offense classified as a felony, gross misdemeanor, or misdemeanor depending on the check amount and prior convictions. An affirmative defense exists if the actor repays the amount within 14 days of notice.
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