Minnesota § 48.158 - SETTLEMENT OF CHECKS AT LESS THAN PAR
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 48.158 — SETTLEMENT OF CHECKS AT LESS THAN PAR, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 48.158. SETTLEMENT OF CHECKS AT LESS THAN PAR
No bank or trust company organized under the laws of this state shall settle any check drawn on it otherwise than at par. The provisions of this section shall not apply with respect to the settlement of a check sent to such bank or trust company as a special collection item. This section is in effect on and after November 1, 1968.
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Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 48.158
What does Minnesota Statutes § 48.158 cover?
Section 48.158 ("SETTLEMENT OF CHECKS AT LESS THAN PAR") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. 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 Minnesota § 48.158?
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