Md. Code, Criminal Law § 8-108
This is the official text of Md. Code, Criminal Law § 8-108, part of Maryland’s Code, Criminal Law — defines crimes and punishments in Maryland.
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§8–108.
Official statutory text
(a) A person may not pay a fine or cost imposed by a court by delivering a check issued by the person or another person if:
(1) the person knows that payment of the check has not been provided for; and
(2) payment of the check is refused by the drawee on presentment.
(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 60 days or a fine not exceeding $100 or both.
(1) the person knows that payment of the check has not been provided for; and
(2) payment of the check is refused by the drawee on presentment.
(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 60 days or a fine not exceeding $100 or both.
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