North Dakota § 6-03-72 - Certification of checks, drafts, and orders - Penalty
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§ 6-03-72. Certification of checks, drafts, and orders - Penalty
It is unlawful for an officer, clerk, or agent of any state banking association to certify any check, draft, or order drawn upon the association unless the person drawing the same has on deposit with the association at the time of such certification an amount of money equal to the amount specified therein, and upon such certification, the amount of such certified check, draft, or order must be immediately charged against the account of such drawer. Any officer or employee of any banking association who willfully violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a class B misdemeanor.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 6-03-72
What does North Dakota Century Code § 6-03-72 cover?
Section 6-03-72 ("Certification of checks, drafts, and orders - Penalty") is part of the North Dakota Century Code, the codified statutory law of North Dakota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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