Statutes > New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 65 - Motor Carriers. > Article 1 - Motor Transportation, 65-1-1 through 65-1-45. > Section 65-1-36.1 - Civil penalty for bad checks.

Section 65-1-36.1 - Civil penalty for bad checks.

65-1-36.1. Civil penalty for bad checks.

If any payment required pursuant to the Motor Transportation Act [65-1-1 NMSA 1978] is attempted to be made by check that is not paid upon presentment, such dishonor is presumptive of negligence.  The penalty for such dishonor shall be not less than ten dollars ($10.00).  This penalty is in addition to any other penalty imposed under any other law.