Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 7-208
Bad check charges
Effective Oct 1, 2023Added by Acts 1978, c. 231. Amended by Acts 2023, c. 664, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2023; Acts 2023, c. 665, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2023.State of Maryland
- (a) If any person gives a check to the clerk to pay for any charge or for any other purpose and the check is not honored by the financial institution on which it is drawn, the clerk may impose a service charge of $30 against the party drawing the check.
- (b) The service charge under this section shall be in addition to any other penalty prescribed by law.
Added by Acts 1978, c. 231. Amended by Acts 2023, c. 664, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2023; Acts 2023, c. 665, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2023.