North Dakota Code 6-03-72 – Certification of checks, drafts, and orders – Penalty
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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.
Attorney's Note
Under the North Dakota Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class B misdemeanor | up to 30 days | up to $1,500 |
Terms Used In North Dakota Code 6-03-72
- Banking: means the business of receiving deposits, making loans, discounting commercial paper, issuing drafts, traveler's checks, and similar instruments, handling and making collections, cashing checks and drafts, and buying and selling exchange. See North Dakota Code 6-01-02
- Person: means an individual, organization, government, political subdivision, or government agency or instrumentality. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
- state banking association: means any corporation organized under the laws of this state covering state banking associations, and all corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, firms, or associations whose business in whole or in part consists of the taking of money on deposit, except national banks, trust companies, and the Bank of North Dakota. See North Dakota Code 6-01-02