Tennessee § 47-29-102 - Handling charge.
Full text of Tennessee Tennessee Code Annotated § 47-29-102 — Handling charge., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 47-29-102. Handling charge.
When any check, draft, or order is not paid by the drawee because the maker or drawer did not have an account with or sufficient funds on deposit with the financial institution, or the draft, check, or order has an incorrect or insufficient signature thereon, the payee of such check, draft, or order is authorized to assess a handling charge against such maker or drawer in an amount not to exceed thirty dollars ($30.00). Acts 1988, ch. 868, § 5; 2005, ch. 349, § 1. Attorney General Opinions. Recovery of attorney fees, costs and other charges by check casher, OAG 98-070 (3/25/98).
Frequently Asked Questions About Tennessee § 47-29-102
What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 47-29-102 cover?
Section 47-29-102 ("Handling charge.") is part of the Tennessee Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Tennessee. 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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