Datos clave
- Daños civilesIn a civil action a holder may recover damages equal to the greater of $100 or triple the check amount, not to exceed the check amount plus $500, under Utah Code Section 7-15-1(7)(b).[1]
- Monto a partir del cual es delitoA bad check or series of checks totaling less than $500 in a six-month period is a class B misdemeanor under Utah Code Section 76-6-505(3)(a) ($500).[2]
- Monto a partir del cual es delito graveA bad check or series of checks totaling $1,500 up to $5,000 in a six-month period is a third degree felony, and $5,000 or more is a second degree felony, under Utah Code Section 76-6-505(3)(c) and (d) ($1,500).[2]
- Pena por delito menorA bad check or series of checks totaling $500 up to $1,500 in a six-month period is a class A misdemeanor under Utah Code Section 76-6-505(3)(b).[2]
- Plazo del avisoA holder may not commence a civil action unless the issuer fails to pay within 30 calendar days after the written notice is mailed, under Utah Code Section 7-15-1(7)(a) (30 días).[1]
- Aviso antes de un proceso penalAn offense occurs under Utah Code Section 76-6-505(2)(b) if the issuer fails to pay the refused check within 14 days of receiving actual notice of nonpayment.[2]
- Cargo máximo por cheque devueltoAn issuer of a dishonored check is liable for a $20 service charge, which the holder may waive in whole or part, under Utah Code Section 7-15-1(2)(b) and (3) ($20).[1]
- Ley citadaUtah Code Section 76-6-505, issuing a bad check or draft[2]
Reglas de préstamos en Utah: Leyes de préstamos en Utah.
Fuentes
- Utah State Legislature. Utah Code Section 7-15-1, Definitions, civil liability of issuer, notice of action, collection costs, exemptions.
- Utah State Legislature. Utah Code Section 76-6-505, Issuing a bad check or draft, presumption.