Section 9-1204 - Deposits of minors(a) Any person, regardless of age, may become a depositor in any bank and shall be subject to the same duties and liabilities respecting such person's deposits. Whenever a deposit is accepted by any bank in the name of any person, regardless of age, the deposit may be withdrawn by the depositor by any of the following methods:(1) Check or other instrument in writing. The check or other instrument in writing constitutes a receipt or acquittance if the check or other instrument in writing is signed by the depositor and constitutes a valid release and discharge to the bank for all payments made; or(2) electronic means through: (A) Preauthorized direct withdrawal;(B) an automatic teller machine;(D) a transfer by telephone;(E) a network, including the internet; or(F) any electronic terminal, computer, magnetic tape or other electronic means.(b) Any bank that accepts deposits from minors 16 years of age or older in the custody of the secretary for children and families, a federally recognized Indian tribe in this state or the secretary of corrections shall not require a cosigner or the funds to be deposited with the consent of the custodian. Such minor shall be responsible for banking costs or penalties associated with such deposits. The secretary, or their designee, or any foster or biological parent shall not be responsible for banking costs or penalties associated with such deposits.(c) Any person, regardless of age, individually or with others may enter into an agreement with a bank for the lease of a safe deposit box and shall be bound by the terms of such agreement.(d) This section shall not be construed to affect the rights, liabilities or responsibilities of participants in an electronic fund transfer under the federal electronic fund transfer act, 15 U.S.C. § 1693 et seq., as in effect on July 1, 2024, and shall not affect the legal relationship between a minor and any person other than the bank.Amended by L. 2024, ch. 64,§ 61, eff. 7/1/2024.Amended by L. 2015, ch. 38,§ 69, eff. 7/1/2015.L. 1947, ch. 102, § 53; June 30.