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9A.56.060 – Unlawful issuance of checks or drafts | Washington Law

Learn about Washington's Unlawful issuance of checks or drafts law, including definitions, penalties, and legal implications.

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9A.56.060 – Unlawful issuance of checks or drafts

Washington Criminal Code § 9A.56.060

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RCW 9A.56.060 - Unlawful issuance of checks or drafts (1) Any person who shall with intent to defraud, make, or draw, or utter, or deliver to another person any check, or draft, on a bank or other depository for the payment of money, knowing at the time of such drawing, or delivery, that he has not sufficient funds in, or credit with said bank or other depository, to meet said check or draft, in full upon its presentation, shall be guilty of unlawful issuance of bank check. The word "credit" as

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In simple terms: Learn about Washington's Unlawful issuance of checks or drafts law, including definitions, penalties, and legal implications.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.