South Dakota § 51A-10-8 Misdemeanor to certify check where drawer's funds insufficient.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 51A-10-8 — Misdemeanor to certify check where drawer's funds insufficient.

South Dakota § 51A-10-8

Title 51ABANKS AND BANKING

Ch. 51A-10BANK DEPOSITS

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Bluebook

S.D. Codified Laws § 51A-10-8 (2026).

Text

It is a Class 2 misdemeanor for any officer or employee of any bank to certify any check, draft, or order drawn upon such bank unless the person drawing the same has on deposit an amount of money equal to the amount specified therein. Any check, draft, or order so certified by a duly authorized officer of such bank shall be a good and valid obligation of such bank.

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Legislative History

SL 1909, ch 222, art 2, § 34; SL 1915, ch 102, art 2, § 38; RC 1919, § 8986; SDC 1939, § 6.0415; SDCL, § 51-10-13; SL 1969, ch 11, § 8.8; SL 1990, ch 158, § 29; SDCL, § 51-22-10.