2019 Revised Code of Washington
Title 62A - Uniform Commercial Code
Chapter 62A.3 - Negotiable Instruments.
62A.3-550 Collection agencies—Consequences for failing to comply with requirements.
RCW 62A.3-550 Collection agencies—Consequences for failing to comply with requirements.
No interest, collection costs, and attorneys' fees, except handling fees, are recoverable on any dishonored check under the provisions of RCW 62A.3-530 where a collection agency or its agent, employee, or assign has demanded:
(1) Interest or collection costs in excess of that provided by RCW 62A.3-530; or
(2) Interest or collection costs prior to the expiration of thirty-three days after the serving or mailing of the notice of dishonor, as provided by RCW 62A.3-530 or 62A.3-540; or
(3) Attorneys' fees other than statutory attorneys' fees without having the fees set by the court, or any attorneys' fees prior to thirty-three days after the serving or mailing of the notice of dishonor, as provided by RCW 62A.3-530 or 62A.3-540.
[ 2005 c 277 § 5.]
NOTES:
Intent—2005 c 277: See note following RCW 62A.3-530.
