Sec. 19-12. Same—Prima facie evidence of intent and knowledge.
In any prosecution under section 19-11, the making or
drawing, or uttering or delivery of a check, draft or order,
payment of which is refused by the drawee because of lack
of funds or credit, shall be prima facie evidence of intent to
defraud and of knowledge of insufficient funds in, or credit
with such bank, banking institution, trust company or other
depository, unless such maker or drawer shall have paid the
drawee thereof the amount due thereon, together with interest
and protest fees, within five days after receiving notice
that such check, draft or order has not been paid to the
drawee. (Code 1959, § 19-12.)
