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Leyes sobre cheques sin fondos en Montana

Datos clave

IndicadorCifra
Monto a partir del cual es delito grave[1]$1,500Año 2025
Cargo máximo por cheque devuelto[2]$30Año 2025
  • Daños civilesA person who issues a dishonored check is liable to the payee for a service charge plus the greater of 100 dollars or three times the check amount, though total damages may not exceed the check's value by more than 500 dollars.[2]
  • Pena por delito menorUnder Mont. Code Ann. 45-6-316, issuing a bad check draws a fine of up to 1,500 dollars or up to 6 months in county jail, or both; if the value obtained or attempted exceeds 1,500 dollars or the checks are part of a common scheme, the fine may reach 50,000 dollars with up to 10 years in state prison.[1]
  • Plazo del avisoThe written demand must be made at least 10 days before a civil action for damages is started (10 días).[2]
  • Ley citadaMont. Code Ann. Section 45-6-316[1]
  • Plazo de prescripción6 years from the date of the written demand (6 años).[2]

Reglas de préstamos en Montana: Leyes de préstamos en Montana.

Fuentes

  1. Montana Legislature. 45-6-316. Issuing a bad check.
  2. Montana Legislature. 27-1-717. Issuing a bad check, draft, converted check, electronic funds transfer, or order or stopping payment -- civil liability -- statute of limitations.