Section 81-5-56 - Month and year checking account opened to be printed on face of checks

From and after July 1, 1991, any financial institution offering checking accounts which accepts a new checking account shall require that there be printed on the face of each check for such new account the month and year in which the holder of the checking account first opened such account. Any account five (5) years of age or older may show an opening date of January 1986 if the date of actual opening is unavailable. The provisions of this section shall also apply to any additional checks ordered after July 1, 1991, for checking accounts which were in existence on March 15, 1991.Laws, 1991, ch. 399 § 1, eff. 3/15/1991.