Key facts
| Measure | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| civil damages rule[1] | In 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). | 2019 |
| criminal threshold amount[2] | 500 | 2023 |
| felony threshold amount[2] | 1,500 | 2023 |
| misdemeanor penalty[2] | A 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). | 2023 |
| notice period days[1] | 30 | 2019 |
| prosecution notice requirement[2] | An 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. | 2023 |
| service fee max[1] | 20 | 2019 |
| statute citation[2] | Utah Code Section 76-6-505, issuing a bad check or draft | 2023 |
Lending rules in Utah: Utah lending laws.
Sources
- 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.