[Adopted 2-13-1979 by Ord. No. 3-79]
Whoever issues any check or other order for the payment of money which, at the time of issuance, he intends shall not be paid may be subject to a forfeiture as provided in Chapter 290 of the County Code.
Any of the following is prima facie evidence
that the person at the time he issued the check or other order for
the payment of money intended it should not be paid:
A.
Proof
that, at the time of issuance, he did not have an account with the
drawee;
B.
Proof
that, at the time of issuance, he did not have sufficient funds or
credit with the drawee and that he failed within five days after receiving
notice of nonpayment or dishonor to pay the check or other order;
or
C.
Proof
that, when presentment was made within a reasonable time, the issuer
did not have sufficient funds or credit with the drawee and he failed
within five days after receiving notice of nonpayment or dishonor
to pay the check or other order.
This article does not apply to a postdated check
or to a check given for past consideration, except a payroll check.
