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Leyes sobre cheques sin fondos en Alaska

Datos clave

  • Daños civilesA plaintiff may recover $100 or three times the check amount, whichever is greater, but not more than the check amount plus $1,000, under Alaska Stat. Section 09.68.115.[1]
  • Monto a partir del cual es delito graveIssuing a bad check is a class C felony at $750 or more and a class B felony at $25,000 or more under Alaska law ($750).[2]
  • Pena por delito menorIssuing a bad check under $250 is a class B misdemeanor, and $250 up to $750 is a class A misdemeanor, under Alaska law.[2]
  • Plazo del avisoThe plaintiff must make a written demand for payment at least 15 days before filing a civil action, under Alaska law (15 días).[1]
  • Aviso antes de un proceso penalA drawer is presumed to have known a check would not be honored if it is not made good within 15 days after notice of dishonor is mailed, under Alaska law.[2]
  • Cargo máximo por cheque devueltoBefore a civil action begins, the check writer may avoid liability by tendering the check amount plus a fee of up to $30, under Alaska law ($30).[1]
  • Ley citadaAlaska Stat. Section 11.46.280[2]
  • Multiplicador de los daños civilesAlaska allows treble damages on a dishonored check, capped at the check amount plus $1,000 (3 veces).[1]

Reglas de préstamos en Alaska: Leyes de préstamos en Alaska.

Fuentes

  1. Alaska State Legislature. Alaska Statutes Section 09.68.115, Bad Check Civil Penalties.
  2. Alaska State Legislature. Alaska Statutes Section 11.46.280, Issuing a Bad Check.