South Dakota Codified Laws 51A-10-8. Misdemeanor to certify check where drawer’s funds insufficient
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It is a Class 2 misdemeanor for any officer or employee of any bank to certify any check, draft, or order drawn upon such bank unless the person drawing the same has on deposit an amount of money equal to the amount specified therein. Any check, draft, or order so certified by a duly authorized officer of such bank shall be a good and valid obligation of such bank.
Attorney's Note
Under the South Dakota Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class 2 misdemeanor | up to 30 days | up to $500 |
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 51A-10-8
- Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
- Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
Source: SL 1909, ch 222, art 2, § 34; SL 1915, ch 102, art 2, § 38; RC 1919, § 8986; SDC 1939, § 6.0415; SDCL, § 51-10-13; SL 1969, ch 11, § 8.8; SL 1990, ch 158, § 29; SDCL, § 51-22-10.