Key facts
| Measure | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| civil damages rule[1] | A 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. | 2025 |
| felony threshold amount[2] | 1,500 | 2025 |
| misdemeanor penalty[2] | Under 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. | 2025 |
| notice period days[1] | 10 | 2025 |
| service fee max[1] | 30 | 2025 |
| statute citation[2] | Mont. Code Ann. Section 45-6-316 | 2025 |
| statute of limitations years[1] | 6 | 2025 |
Lending rules in Montana: Montana lending laws.