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Can you summarize DCCO Title 28, Chapter 31A?
Other Commercial Transactions. > Dishonored Checks.
Short Summary
The provided legal document governs the civil recovery for dishonored checks by merchants. It applies to any person who, with intent to defraud, makes, draws, utters, or delivers a dishonored check, draft, order, or other instrument for the payment of money for goods or services upon any bank or other depository. The person liable under this section is required to pay the face amount of the dishonored check, draft, order, or other instrument for payment of money to the merchant. Additionally, they are liable for additional damages in the amount of 2 times the face amount of the check or $100, whichever is greater. The person is also responsible for costs and reasonable attorney fees. The document does not mention any exemptions.
Whom does it apply to?
Any person who, with intent to defraud, makes, draws, utters, or delivers a dishonored check, draft, order, or other instrument for the payment of money for goods or services upon any bank or other depository
What does it govern?
Civil recovery for dishonored checks by merchants
What are exemptions?
No exemptions are mentioned
What are the Penalties?
The person liable under this section is required to pay the face amount of the dishonored check, draft, order, or other instrument for payment of money to the merchant. Additionally, they are liable for additional damages in the amount of 2 times the face amount of the check or $100, whichever is greater. The person is also responsible for costs and reasonable attorney fees.
Jurisdiction
Washington, D.C.