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MI SB0604
Bill
AI Summary
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Amends Michigan's Revised Judicature Act to establish liability for makers of dishonored checks, including the check amount, any fees charged by the payee's financial institution, processing fees, and damages.
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Sets two-tier payment structure: if maker pays within 7 days of demand notice, processing fee is $25.00; if paid within 30 days, processing fee increases to $35.00.
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Requires payees to send written demand for payment by first-class mail with specific statutory language that must indicate the reason for dishonor (insufficient funds or no account) and warn of potential civil action.
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If maker fails to pay and loses civil action, liable for check amount, financial institution charges, damages equal to 2 times the total of those amounts (or $100, whichever is greater), and $250 in costs.
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Allows actions to be brought in small claims division of district court; effective 90 days after enactment.
Legislative Description
Civil procedure; civil actions; liability for returned checks; include fees charged by financial institution. Amends sec. 2952 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.2952).
Civil procedure: civil actions
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Banking And Financial Institutions
10/3/2017