Maryland § 8-103
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 8-103, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8-103.
(a) A person may not obtain property or services by issuing a check if:
(1) the person knows that there are insufficient funds with the drawee to cover the check and other outstanding checks;
(2) the person intends or believes when issuing the check that payment will be refused by the drawee on presentment; and
(3) payment of the check is refused by the drawee on presentment.
(b) A person may not obtain property or services by issuing a check if:
(1) when issuing the check, the person knows that the person or, in the case of a representative drawer, the person’s principal intends, without the consent of the payee, to stop or countermand the payment of the check, or otherwise to cause the drawee to disregard, dishonor, or refuse to recognize the check; and
(2) payment is refused by the drawee on presentment.
(c) A person may not issue a check if:
(1) the check is in payment for services provided or to be provided by:
(i) an employee of the drawer or representative drawer; or
(ii) an independent contractor hired by the drawer or representative drawer;
(2) the drawer or representative drawer:
(i) intends or believes when issuing the check that payment will be refused by the drawee on presentment; or
(ii) knows that the drawer or, in the case of a representative drawer, the principal of the representative drawer has insufficient funds with the drawee to cover the check and other outstanding checks;
(3) the employee of the drawer or representative drawer or an independent contractor hired by the drawer or representative drawer passes the check to a third person; and
(4) payment is refused by the drawee on presentment.
(d) A person may not obtain property or services by passing a check if:
(1) the person knows that the drawer of the check has insufficient funds with the drawee to cover the check and other outstanding checks;
(2) the person intends or believes when passing the check that payment will be refused by the drawee on presentment; and
(3) payment of the check is refused by the drawee on presentment.
(e) A person may not obtain property or services by passing a check if:
(1) the person knows that:
(i) payment of the check has been stopped or countermanded; or
(ii) the drawee of the check will disregard, dishonor, or refuse to recognize the check; and
(2) payment is refused by the drawee on presentment.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 8-103
What does Maryland Code § 8-103 cover?
Section 8-103 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maryland § 8-103?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 8-103" (Maryland). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maryland law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Maryland official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Maryland attorney.
How does Maryland § 8-103 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Maryland can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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