§ 7-107. Bad checks -- Prosecution as theft

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   (a) Scope of section. -- A person who obtains property or a service by a bad check under the circumstances described in Title 8, Subtitle 1 of this article may not be prosecuted for theft under this part unless that person:

   (1) makes a false representation that there are sufficient funds in the drawee bank to cover the check; and

   (2) commits deception as provided under § 7-104(b) or (e) of this part.

(b) Presumptions. -- If a person is prosecuted for theft under this section, the presumptions of § 8-104 of this article apply to the same extent as if the person were prosecuted under § 7-104 of this part.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 27, § 344(c); 2002, ch. 26, § 2.

                    
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