# Criminal Law (GCR)

## Title 7. Theft and Related Crimes

### Subtitle 1. Crimes Involving Theft

#### Section 7-107

(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 Sec. 7-104(b) or (e) of this part.

(b) If a person is prosecuted for theft under this section, the presumptions of Sec. 8-104 of this article apply to the same extent as if the person were prosecuted under Sec. 7-104 of this part.

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Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)