Michigan § 440.4212 - Presentment by notice of item not payable by, through, or at a bank; treating item as dishonored.

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§ 440.4212. Presentment by notice of item not payable by, through, or at a bank; treating item as dishonored.

Sec. 4212.

(1) Unless otherwise instructed, a collecting bank may present an item not payable by, through or at a bank by sending to the party to accept or pay a record providing notice that the bank holds the item for acceptance or payment. The notice must be sent in time to be received on or before the day when presentment is due and the bank must meet any requirement of the party to accept or pay under section 3501 by the close of the bank's next banking day after it knows of the requirement.

(2) If presentment is made by notice and payment, acceptance, or request for compliance with a requirement under section 3501 is not received by the close of business on the day after maturity or in the case of demand items by the close of business on the third banking day after notice was sent, the presenting bank may treat the item as dishonored and charge any drawer or endorser by sending it notice of the facts.

Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 440.4212 cover?

Section 440.4212 ("Presentment by notice of item not payable by, through, or at a bank; treating item as dishonored.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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