Maryland § 8-105
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 8-105, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8-105.
(a) A person who obtains property or services by issuing or passing a check in violation of § 8-103 of this subtitle may not be prosecuted under this article, if:
(1) other than falsely representing that there are sufficient funds with the drawee to cover the check, the issuing or passing of the check is not accompanied by a false representation; and
(2) the person who obtains the property or services makes the check good within 10 days after the drawee dishonors the check.
(b) (1) A prosecution may not be commenced against a person described in subsection (a) of this section earlier than 10 days after the drawee dishonors the check.
(2) A person who obtains property or services by issuing a check in violation of § 8-103 of this subtitle may be prosecuted immediately under this article, if the person issuing the check:
(i) is the drawer; and
(ii) did not have an account with the drawee when the check was issued.
(c) Unless specifically charged by the State, obtaining property or services with a value of less than $100 by issuing or passing a check in violation of § 8-103 of this subtitle, as provided in § 8-106(d) of this subtitle, may not be considered a lesser included crime of any other crime.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 8-105
What does Maryland Code § 8-105 cover?
Section 8-105 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 § 8-105?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 8-105" (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?
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How does Maryland § 8-105 apply to my situation?
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