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750.131a – Check, draft, or order for payment of money; making, drawing, uttering, or delivering without account, credit, or sufficient funds with intent to defraud; violation as felony; penalties | Michigan Law

Michigan law 750.131a makes it a felony to write bad checks with intent to defraud, with penalties including prison and fines. Learn more here.

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750.131a – Check, draft, or order for payment of money; making, drawing, uttering, or delivering without account, credit, or sufficient funds with intent to defraud; violation as felony; penalties

Michigan Penal Code § 750.131a

Summary

Michigan law section 750.131a criminalizes the act of writing checks, drafts, or orders for payment without sufficient funds or credit, with intent to defraud. Violations include making false checks or multiple bad checks within a 10-day period, both classified as felonies with penalties of up to 2 years in prison or a $500 fine. The law aims to prevent fraudulent financial transactions and protect banking institutions.

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In simple terms: Michigan law 750.131a makes it a felony to write bad checks with intent to defraud, with penalties including prison and fines. Learn more here.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.