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Section 6-3-701 – Definitions.

6-3-701. Definitions. (a) As used in this article: (i) “Check” means a written unconditional order to pay a sum certain in money drawn on a bank payable on demand and signed by the drawer; (ii) “Knowingly issues” means issuing a check to obtain property or to pay a debt with intent to defraud or deceive […]

Section 6-3-702 – Fraud by Check; Penalties.

6-3-702. Fraud by check; penalties. (a) Any person who knowingly issues a check which is not paid because the drawer has insufficient funds or credit with the drawee has issued a fraudulent check and commits fraud by check. (b) Fraud by check is: (i) A misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) […]

Section 6-3-604 – Fraud Against Testamentary Instruments and Government Records; Penalties; “Government Record” Defined.

6-3-604. Fraud against testamentary instruments and government records; penalties; “government record” defined. (a) A person is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than ten (10) years, a fine of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00), or both, if he fraudulently steals, alters, defaces, destroys or secretes: (i) An executed will, […]

Section 6-3-605 – Operation of Coin Machine by Slug or Without Required Legal Tender; Manufacture or Distribution of Slugs; Penalties; “Slug” Defined.

6-3-605. Operation of coin machine by slug or without required legal tender; manufacture or distribution of slugs; penalties; “slug” defined. (a) A person is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both, if knowingly and without […]

Section 6-3-606 – Impersonation of a Peace Officer; Penalties.

6-3-606. Impersonation of a peace officer; penalties. A person is guilty of impersonation of a peace officer if he falsely represents himself to be a peace officer with intent to compel action or inaction by any person against his will. Impersonation of a peace officer is a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than […]

Section 6-3-607 – Defrauding Creditors; Penalties.

6-3-607. Defrauding creditors; penalties. (a) A mortgagor of property or a debtor who has given a security interest in property is guilty of defrauding creditors if he: (i) Transfers or conceals the property in derogation of the mortgagee’s or secured party’s interest with intent to deprive the mortgagee or secured party of his interest; (ii) […]

Section 6-3-609 – Sports Bribery; Definitions; Penalties; Venue; Bonuses Not Prohibited.

6-3-609. Sports bribery; definitions; penalties; venue; bonuses not prohibited. (a) As used in this section: (i) “Athletic contest” means a sports event for which an admission fee is charged or in which the participants or officials are compensated; (ii) “Bribe” means to confer a direct or indirect gift, emolument, money, thing of value, testimonial, privilege, […]