INTEREST RATE
Legal: 6%
Judgment: 5% (Changes Yearly)
Business or Agricultural Loan: 4.5% over federal discount rate
STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS (IN YEARS)
Goods Sold & Delivered (UCC): 4
Open Acct.: 6
Written Contract: 6
Transportation Service: 3
Domestic Judgment: 10
Foreign Judgment: 10
BAD CHECK LAWS (CIVIL PENALTY)
$100 or up to 100% of the value of the check, whichever is greater, plus interest at the rate payable on judgments on the face amount of check, plus reasonable attorney fees if aggregate amount of checks within 6 month period is over $1250.
GENERAL GARNISHMENT EXEMPTIONS
Greater of 75% or amount = to 40 x fed. min. hourly wage
COLLECTION AGENCY BOND & LICENSE
Bond: $5,000 to $20,000
License: Yes
Fee: $1,000 - Initial $400 - Annual $10 - Per Collector
