Bad Check Law

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This is Article 4 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Bad Check Law.” It is part of Chapter 6 “Crimes Involving Fraud”, which is part of Title 18.2 “Crimes and Offenses Generally”. It contains 7 laws.

It’s comprised of the following 7 sections.

§ 18.2-181	Issuing bad checks, etc., larceny
§ 18.2-181.1	Issuance of bad checks
§ 18.2-182	Issuing bad checks on behalf of business firm or corporation in payment of wages; penalty
§ 18.2-182.1	Issuing bad checks in payment of taxes
§ 18.2-183	Issuance of bad check prima facie evidence of intent and knowledge; notice by certified or registered mail
§ 18.2-184	Presumption as to notation attached to check, draft or order
§ 18.2-185	Evidence and presumptions in malicious prosecution actions after issuance of bad check