2020 Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL
Part 7: PARTICULAR PROCEEDINGS
Chapter 712: CIVIL LIABILITY FOR BAD CHECKS
14 §6073. Notice for nonpayment
§6073. Notice for nonpayment
The notice must be in substantially the following form. [PL 1995, c. 288, §3 (AMD).]
"Your check, draft or order made payable to .................. in the amount of ............. has not been accepted for payment by ......................, which is the drawee bank designated on your check. The check is dated ..................... and it is numbered ................ [PL 1995, c. 288, §3 (AMD).]
You are CAUTIONED that unless you pay the amount of this check within 10 days after the date this letter is postmarked, you may have to pay the following additional costs: [PL 1989, c. 357 (NEW).]
1. Attorney's fees;
[PL 1995, c. 288, §3 (AMD).]
2. Service costs;
[PL 1995, c. 288, §3 (AMD).]
3. Processing charges;
[PL 1995, c. 288, §3 (AMD).]
4. Interest; and
[PL 1995, c. 288, §3 (AMD).]
5. A penalty not to exceed $150.
[PL 2009, c. 495, §2 (AMD).]
You are advised to make payment to ....................... at the following address .................................... ." [PL 1989, c. 357 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 357 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 288, §3 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 495, §2 (AMD).
