Maryland Code, Criminal Law § 8-101

(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) “Check” means a negotiable instrument that is not postdated at the time it is issued.

(c) “Drawer” means a person whose name appears on a check as the primary obligor, whether the actual signature on the check is that of the person or of another purportedly authorized to draw the check on the person's behalf.

(d) “Funds” means money or credit.

(e) “Issue”, with respect to a check, means the act of a drawer or representative drawer who:

(f) “Obtain” has the meaning stated in § 7-101 of this article.

(g) “Pass”, with respect to a check, means delivering the check by a payee, holder, or bearer of the check, if:

(h) “Property” has the meaning stated in § 7-101 of this article.

(i) “Representative drawer” means a person who signs a check as drawer in a representative capacity or as agent of the drawer.

(j) “Service” includes:

(k) “Value” has the meaning stated in § 7-103 of this article.