§ 7–107
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law § 7-107 (2026)
Title 7. Theft and Related Crimes
Subtitle 1. Crimes Involving Theft
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(a)
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)
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.