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Can you summarize TNCO 39-14-121?
Theft > Worthless checks.
Short Summary
This legal document governs offenses related to issuing or passing worthless checks in Tennessee. It applies to any person who issues or passes a check or similar sight order for payment with fraudulent intent or knowingly, when there are not sufficient funds in the bank or other drawee for payment. The document provides exemptions for post-dated checks and checks where the payee or holder knows or has good and sufficient reason to believe there are insufficient funds. The penalties for this offense are punishable as theft pursuant to 39-14-105.
Whom does it apply to?
Any person who issues or passes a check or similar sight order for payment
What does it govern?
Offenses related to issuing or passing worthless checks
What are exemptions?
Post-dated checks, checks where the payee or holder knows or has good and sufficient reason to believe there are insufficient funds
What are the Penalties?
Punishable as theft pursuant to 39-14-105
Jurisdiction
Tennessee