# Criminal Law (GCR)

## Title 8. Fraud and Related Crimes

### Subtitle 1. Bad Checks

#### Section 8-108

(a) A person may not pay a fine or cost imposed by a court by delivering a check issued by the person or another person if:

  (1) the person knows that payment of the check has not been provided for; and

  (2) payment of the check is refused by the drawee on presentment.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 60 days or a fine not exceeding $100 or both.

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