Key facts
| Measure | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| civil damages rule[1] | A 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. | 2026 |
| felony threshold amount[2] | 750 | 2026 |
| misdemeanor penalty[2] | Issuing a bad check under $250 is a class B misdemeanor, and $250 up to $750 is a class A misdemeanor, under Alaska law. | 2026 |
| notice period days[1] | 15 | 2026 |
| prosecution notice requirement[2] | A 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. | 2026 |
| service fee max[1] | 30 | 2026 |
| statute citation[2] | Alaska Stat. Section 11.46.280 | 2026 |
| treble damages[1] | 3 | 2026 |
Lending rules in Alaska: Alaska lending laws.
Sources
- Alaska State Legislature. Alaska Statutes Section 09.68.115, Bad Check Civil Penalties.
- Alaska State Legislature. Alaska Statutes Section 11.46.280, Issuing a Bad Check.