A person is guilty of this crime if he or she issues a check or draft to pay for property or services of value of which the check or draft is legally refused by the drawee with the awareness that it will be refused. The person has 14 days upon receiving notice of the check’s non-payment in which to make good on the payment. Penalties include:
- Class B Misdemeanor – Bad checks or drafts less than $500
- Class A Misdemeanor – Bad checks or drafts between $500 and $1,500
- Third Degree Felony – Bad checks or drafts between $1,500 and $5,000
- Second Degree Felony – Bad checks or drafts of $5,000 or more