Article 7

Whether a cheque must necessarily be payable at sight or whether it can be drawn payable at a fixed period after sight, and also what the effects are of the post-dating of a cheque;

The limit of time for presentment;

Whether a cheque can be accepted, certified, confirmed or visaed, and what the effects are respectively of such acceptance, certification, confirmation or visa;

Whether the holder may demand, and whether he is bound to accept, partial payment;

Whether a cheque can be crossed or marked either with the words ‘payable in account’ or with some equivalent expression, and what the effects are of such crossing or of the words ‘payable in account’ or any equivalent expression;

Whether the holder has special rights to the cover and what the nature is of these rights;

Whether the drawer may countermand payment of a cheque or take proceedings to stop its payment (opposition);

The measures to be taken in case of loss or theft of a cheque;

Whether a protest or any equivalent declaration is necessary in order to preserve the right of recourse against the endorsers, the drawer and the other parties liable.