(A) A person is guilty of theft of labor already rendered when, in payment of labor already rendered by another, he or she intentionally issues or passes a check or similar sight order for the payment of money, knowing that it will not be honored by the drawee.
(B) For purposes of division (A) above, an issuer of a check or similar sight order for the payment of money is presumed to know that the check or order, would not be paid, if:
(1) The issuer had no account with the drawee at the time the check or order was issued; or
(2) Payment was refused by the drawee for lack of funds, upon presentation within 30 days after issue, and the issuer failed to make good within ten days after receiving notice of that refusal.
(C) Theft of labor already rendered is a Class A misdemeanor if the value of the labor rendered is less than $100.
(1980 Code, § 1020.5-10)
Statutory reference:
For similar provisions under state law, see KRS 514.090