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AL HB765
Bill
Status
3/25/2010
Primary Sponsor
Johnny Morrow
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 13A-9-13.1 of the Alabama Code to increase penalties for negotiating worthless negotiable instruments given to livestock markets.
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Changes the crime from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class C felony when a worthless negotiable instrument of $1,000 or more is given to a livestock market for the purchase of livestock.
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Maintains existing Class A misdemeanor penalty for negotiating worthless negotiable instruments in all other circumstances.
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Excludes the bill from Amendment 621 requirements because it defines a new crime or amends the definition of an existing crime.
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Effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Negotiating a worthless negotiable instrument (bad check), penalty increased for worthless check over certain amount given to a livestock market for livestock, Sec. 13A-9-13.1 am'd.
Crimes and Offenses
Last Action
Indefinitely Postponed
4/14/2010