N.Y. Penal Law § 190.15

Current through 2024 NY Law Chapters 1-49, 52, and 61-117

Section 190.15 - Issuing a bad check; defenses

In any prosecution for issuing a bad check, it is an affirmative defense that:

1. The defendant or a person acting in his behalf made full satisfaction of the amount of the check within ten days after dishonor by the drawee; or

2. The defendant, in acting as a representative drawer, did so as an employee who, without personal benefit, merely executed the orders of his employer or of a superior officer or employee generally authorized to direct his activities.

N.Y. Penal Law § 190.15