North Dakota § 6-03-72 Certification of checks, drafts, and orders - Penalty

North Dakota Statutes

§ 6-03-72 — Certification of checks, drafts, and orders - Penalty

North Dakota § 6-03-72

Title 6Banks and Banking

Ch. 6-03Powers, Management, and Operation of Banks

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N.D. Cent. Code § 6-03-72 (2026).

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It is unlawful for an officer, clerk, or agent of any state banking association to certify any
check, draft, or order drawn upon the association unless the person drawing the same has on
deposit with the association at the time of such certification an amount of money equal to the
amount specified therein, and upon such certification, the amount of such certified check, draft,
or order must be immediately charged against the account of such drawer. Any officer or
employee of any banking association who willfully violates the provisions of this section is guilty
of a class B misdemeanor.

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It is unlawful for an officer, clerk, or agent of any state banking association to certify any
check, draft, or order drawn upon the association unless the person drawing the same has on
deposit with the association at the time of such certification an amount of money equal to the
amount specified therein, and upon such certification, the amount of such certified check, draft,
or order must be immediately charged against the account of such drawer. Any officer or
employee of any banking association who willfully violates the provisions of this section is guilty
of a class B misdemeanor.