(A) Issuing a worthless check consists of issuing in exchange for anything of value, with intent to defraud, any check, draft, or order for the payment of money in the amount of less than $25 upon any bank or other depository, knowing at the time of the issuing that the offender has insufficient funds in or credit with the bank or other depository for the payment of the check, draft, or order in full upon its presentation.
(B) Whoever commits issuing a worthless check is guilty of violating this section.
(1981 Code, § 16-128) (Ord. 579, passed 1-28-1969) Penalty, see § 130.999
Statutory reference:
The Worthless Check Act, see NMSA §§ 30-36-1 through 30-36-9