HB 1757 -- Fraudulently Stopping Payment on a Check

Sponsor:  Sager

This bill creates the crime of fraudulently stopping payment on
an instrument for services.  The bill removes the requirement
that the stop payment order be made with the intent to defraud.

Under current law, the purchaser must return any goods when
stopping payment on the check; and failure to do so is prima
facie evidence of the crime.  Current law has no requirement for
when the payment was for services.  The bill adds that when the
payment is for services, the purchaser must inform the provider
that the stop payment was made because of a problem with the
services rendered.  Failure to notify the provider is prima facie
evidence of the crime.

Missouri House of Representatives
92nd General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated September 23, 2004 at 11:16 am