§ 59-3107. Nonpayment on account - Collection practices.  


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  • A.  A lender shall collect past-due accounts in a professional, fair and lawful manner, in accordance with the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.

    B.  A lender shall not threaten or pursue criminal action against a debtor as a result of the debtor’s instrument being returned unpaid or the debtor’s deferred deposit loan account not being paid.

    C.  A debtor shall not be subject to any criminal penalty if an instrument is dishonored.

Added by Laws 2003, c. 240, § 7, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.