§ 34.1-3-505 — Evidence of dishonor

(a) The following are admissible as evidence and create a
presumption of dishonor and of any notice of dishonor stated:
(i) A document regular in form as provided in
subsection (b) which purports to be a protest;
(ii) A purported stamp or writing of the drawee,
payor bank, or presenting bank on or accompanying the instrument
stating that acceptance or payment has been refused unless
reasons for the refusal are stated and the reasons are not
consistent with dishonor;
(iii) A book or record of the drawee, payor bank, or
collecting bank, kept in the usual course of business which
shows dishonor, even if there is no evidence of who made the
entry.
(b) A protest is a certificate of dishonor made by a
United States consul or vice consul, or a notarial officer or
other person authorized to administer oaths by the law of the
place where dishonor occurs. It may be made upon information
satisfactory to that person. The protest must identify the
instrument and certify either that presentment has been made or,
if not made, the reason why it was not made, and that the
instrument has been dishonored by nonacceptance or nonpayment.
The protest may also certify that notice of dishonor has been
given to some or all parties.
PART 6
DISCHARGE AND PAYMENT