Key facts
| Measure | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| civil damages rule[1] | A drawer of a dishonored check that goes unpaid 30 days after notice of dishonor is liable for the check amount, a collection fee of up to 35 dollars, and an amount up to twice the check amount but not more than 1,000 dollars. | 2026 |
| felony threshold amount[2] | 1,500 | 2026 |
| misdemeanor penalty[2] | Under Md. Criminal Law Section 8-106, a bad check for property or services under 100 dollars is a misdemeanor with up to 90 days or a 500 dollar fine; 100 to under 1,500 dollars is a misdemeanor with up to 1 year or a 500 dollar fine; 1,500 dollars or more is a felony with tiers up to 20 years for 100,000 dollars or more. | 2026 |
| notice period days[1] | 30 | 2026 |
| service fee max[1] | 35 | 2026 |
| statute citation[3] | Md. Code Ann., Criminal Law Section 8-103 | 2026 |
Lending rules in Maryland: Maryland lending laws.
Sources
- Maryland General Assembly. Maryland Commercial Law Section 15-802.
- Maryland General Assembly. Maryland Criminal Law Section 8-106.
- Maryland General Assembly. Maryland Criminal Law Section 8-103.