When presentment unnecessary.76. No presentment for payment is necessary, and the instrument is dishonoured at the due date for presentment, in any of the following cases :
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if the maker, drawee or acceptor intentionally prevents the presentment of the instrument, or
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if the instrument being payable at his place of business, he closes such place on a business day during the usual business hours, or
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if the instrument being payable at some other specified place, neither he nor any person authorized to pay it attends at such place during the usual business hours, or
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if the instrument not being payable at any specified place, he cannot after due search be found;