Bad checks -- Prosecution as theft

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    (a)    A person who obtains property or a service by a bad check under the circumstances described in Title 8, Subtitle 1 of this article may not be prosecuted for theft under this part unless that person:

        (1)    makes a false representation that there are sufficient funds in the drawee bank to cover the check; and

        (2)    commits deception as provided under § 7-104(b) or (e) of this part.

    (b)    If a person is prosecuted for theft under this section, the presumptions of § 8-104 of this article apply to the same extent as if the person were prosecuted under § 7-104 of this part.


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