9-2008. Certified checks, drafts or orders in excess of amount on deposit.
9-2008
9-2008. Certified checks, drafts or orders in excess of amount on
deposit.
It shall be unlawful for any officer, clerk or agent of any bank doing
business under this act to certify any check, draft or order drawn upon the
bank unless the person, firm or corporation drawing such check, draft or
order has on deposit with the bank, at the time such check, draft or order
is certified, an amount of money equal to the amount specified in such
check, draft or order. Any check, draft or order so certified by the duly
authorized officer shall be a good and valid obligation against such bank;
but any officer, clerk or agent of any bank violating the provisions of
this section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction
shall be punished as provided in K.S.A. 9-2007.
History: L. 1947, ch. 102, § 132; June 30.