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Can you summarize MGL Chapter 106, Article 4, Section 4-215?
BANK DEPOSITS AND COLLECTIONS > Final Payment of Item by Payor Bank; When Provisional Debits and Credits Become Final; When Certain Credits Become Available for Withdrawal
Short Summary
This section of the Massachusetts General Law, specifically under the Uniform Commercial Code for Bank Deposits and Collections, governs the final payment of items by payor banks, the process by which provisional debits and credits become final, and the availability of credits for withdrawal. It outlines that an item is finally paid by a payor bank when it is paid in cash, settled without the right to revoke the settlement, or when a provisional settlement is made and not revoked within the permitted time. If provisional settlement does not become final, the item is not considered finally paid. Provisional debits or credits for an item become final upon final payment of the item by the payor bank. If a collecting bank receives a settlement for an item that becomes final, it is accountable to its customer for the amount of the item, and any provisional credit given becomes final. The availability of funds for withdrawal depends on the type of settlement and the bank’s role as a depositary or payor bank. A deposit of money becomes available for withdrawal at the opening of the bank’s next banking day after receipt. No specific penalties are mentioned in this section.
Whom does it apply to?
Payor banks, presenting banks, successive prior collecting banks, collecting banks, customers
What does it govern?
Final payment of items by payor banks, provisional debits and credits becoming final, availability of credits for withdrawal
What are exemptions?
No exemptions are mentioned.
What are the Penalties?
No penalties are mentioned.
Jurisdiction
Massachusetts