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MS HB39

Bill

Status

Failed

3/6/2012

Primary Sponsor

Percy Watson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits check cashers from cashing delayed deposit checks for customers with outstanding unpaid delayed deposit checks at other check cashers.

  • Requires the Commissioner of Banking to develop and maintain a database where check cashers must record all delayed deposit transactions to prevent violations of maximum outstanding amounts.

  • Authorizes the Commissioner of Banking to charge check cashers fees as necessary to maintain the database system.

  • Caps the maximum fee charged for cashing delayed deposit checks at an annual percentage rate of 36% per annum on the face amount of the check.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2012.

Legislative Description

Check cashers; reduce maximum rate of interest that may be charged for cashing checks.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/6/2012

Full Bill Text

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