Alaska § 45.04.109 - Delays.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 45.04.109 — Delays., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45.04.109. Delays.
(a) Unless otherwise instructed, a collecting bank in a good faith effort to secure payment of a specific item drawn on a payor other than a bank, and with or without the approval of a person involved, may waive, modify, or extend time limits imposed or permitted by the code for a period not exceeding two additional banking days without discharge of drawers or endorsers or liability to its transferor or a prior party.
(b) Delay by a collecting bank or payor bank beyond time limits prescribed or permitted by the code or by instructions is excused if the delay is caused by interruption of communication or computer facilities, suspension of payments by another bank, war, emergency conditions, failure of equipment, or other circumstances beyond the control of the bank, and if the bank exercises the diligence circumstances require.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 45.04.109
What does Alaska Statutes § 45.04.109 cover?
Section 45.04.109 ("Delays.") is part of the Alaska Statutes, the codified statutory law of Alaska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Alaska § 45.04.109?
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Is this the official text of Alaska law?
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How does Alaska § 45.04.109 apply to my situation?
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