Florida Collection Agency Laws

Following is some important information on Florida debt recovery laws including: Florida Statutes, Florida Judgments, Florida Garnishments, Florida Interest Rates, Florida Bad Check Laws and Florida Collection Agency Requirements.

INTEREST RATE
Legal: 10%
Judgment: 10% or up to 18% if contractual

STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS (IN YEARS)
Open Acct.: 4
Written Contract: 5
Domestic Judgment: 7 Renewable
Foreign Judgment: 5 if not recorded instate

BAD CHECK LAWS (CIVIL PENALTY)
After 30 day demand-treble amount in addition to amount owed, bank & court costs & reasonable attorney fees.

GENERAL GARNISHMENT EXEMPTIONS
See federal law except 100% head of household.
Liberal Homestead Exemption - 1st $1,000 of automobile

COLLECTION AGENCY BOND & LICENSE
Bond: Yes - $50,000 (Commercial)
License: Yes
Fee: Yes
$200 - Registration
$50 - Investigation
$200 - Renewal
Exemption for out-of-state collectors: Registration is required for out-of-state collectors if [1] soliciting accounts; [2] if client (creditor, its affiliate or subsidiary) has an office in Florida.

Federal Debt Collection Agency Laws

About state by state debt recovery: What most people do not know is that virtually all states - and the federal government - have consumer protection laws that forbid debt collection agencies and their progeny from engaging in harassing debt collection activity. Most states have a "fair debt collection act" which is an extremely powerful weapon for the debtor to have in its pocket. these laws entitle the debtor to sue the creditor (or to countersue him) in court if the creditor uses annoying or improper debt recovery tactics. Some examples include telephoning the debtor so many times as to constitute harassment, reporting the debtor as a deadbeat to third parties, other family members and employers, contacting the debtor's family members, and so on.

Ohio Collection Agency Laws

Following is some important information on Ohio debt collection laws including: Ohio Statutes, Ohio Judgments, Ohio Garnishments, Ohio Interest Rates, Ohio Bad Check Laws and Ohio Collection Agency Requirements.

INTEREST RATE
Legal: 10%
Judgment: 10%

STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS (IN YEARS)
Open Acct.: 4
Sales Contract (UCC2-725)
Written Contract: 15
Domestic Judgment: 21 renew every 5
Foreign Judgment: 21 renew every 5

BAD CHECK LAWS (CIVIL PENALTY)
The greater of $200 or three times the amount of check and attorney fees (no maximum)

GENERAL GARNISHMENT EXEMPTIONS
See federal law. Garnishment limited to once a month per employee.

COLLECTION AGENCY BOND & LICENSE
Bond: No
License: No
Fee: No

Missouri Collection Agency Laws

Following is some important information on Missouri debt recovery laws including: Missouri Statutes, Missouri Judgments, Missouri Garnishments, Missouri Interest Rates, Missouri Bad Check Laws and Missouri Collection Agency Requirements.

INTEREST RATE
Legal: 9%
Judgment: 9%

STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS (IN YEARS)
Sale of Goods: 4
Open Acct.: 5
Written Contract: 10
Money & Property:
Domestic Judgment: 10 (Revived every 3 years)
Foreign Judgment: 10 (Revived every 3 years)

BAD CHECK LAWS (CIVIL PENALTY)
Three times face amount owed or $100 whichever is greater not to exceed $500 (exclusive of attorney fees)

GENERAL GARNISHMENT EXEMPTIONS
See federal law; exempt 90% of week´s net pay, head of household, single person w/o depend. = 75%

COLLECTION AGENCY BOND & LICENSE
Bond: No
License: No
Fee: No

Washington Collection Agency Laws

Want to learn more about state by state debt recovery? What about debt recovery in Washington? Following is some important information on Washington debt collection laws including: Washington Statutes, Washington Judgments, Washington Garnishments, Washington Interest Rates, Washington Bad Check Laws and Washington Collection Agency Requirements.

INTEREST RATE
Legal: 12%
Judgment: 12%

STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS (IN YEARS)
Open Acct.: 3
Written Contract: 6
Domestic Judgment: 10
Foreign Judgment: 10

BAD CHECK LAWS (CIVIL PENALTY)
Lesser of check amount or 12% interest, collection costs up to $40. If taken to court, reasonable attorney's fees, 3 x value, or up to $300. Now have 6 years to enforce a bad check.

GENERAL GARNISHMENT EXEMPTIONS
Greater of 75% or $64 wk. (40 x state min. hourly wage).

COLLECTION AGENCY BOND & LICENSE
Bond: $6000 general, $4000 specialty
License: Yes
Fee:
$100 - Investigation
$100 - Original
$100 - Renewable
$50 - Branch Office
Exemption for out-of-state collectors: Contact state authorities. Out-of-state agencies may qualify for lesser licensing fees. Out-of-state collectors are no longer required to have resident office and instate trust accounts if they don't have instate client. Bond is not required if held in home state.

California Collection Agency Laws

Following is some important information on California debt recovery laws including: California Statute of Limitations, California Judgments, California Garnishments, California Interest Rates, California Bad Check Laws and California Collection Agency Requirements.

INTEREST RATE
Legal: 10%
Judgment: 10% (Unless otherwise contracted)

STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS (IN YEARS)
Open Acct.: Reduced to writing-4
Open Acct.: No writing-2
Written Contract: 4
Domestic Judgment: 10 (renewable at 10)
Foreign Judgment: 10 (commencing with judgment debtor´s commencement of CA. residence.)

BAD CHECK LAWS (CIVIL PENALTY)
Amount due, treble damages - minimum $100 maximum $1500 per check.

GENERAL GARNISHMENT EXEMPTIONS
See federal law. Exemptions for necessaries of life.

COLLECTION AGENCY BOND & LICENSE
No license or bond required.

Oregon Collection Agency Laws

Following is some important information on Oregon state statute of limitations including: Oregon Statutes, Oregon Judgments, Oregon Garnishments, Oregon Interest Rates, Oregon Bad Check Laws and Oregon Collection Agency Requirements.

INTEREST RATE
Statutory + Judgment: 9% simple interest per annum (Unless specified by contract)

STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS (IN YEARS)
Open Acct.: 6
Sale of Goods: 6 (4 yrs UCC Transaction)
Written Contract: 6
Domestic Judgment: 10 - Renewable at 10
Foreign Judgment: 10

BAD CHECK LAWS (CIVIL PENALTY)
Can recover reasonable attorney fees & statutory damages of three times the amount of the NSF check plus$500 if demand letter is sent to debtor 30 days before suit is filed.

GENERAL GARNISHMENT EXEMPTIONS
75% of disposable earnings or 40 x fed. min. hourly wage.

COLLECTION AGENCY BOND & LICENSE
Bond: No
License: Registration only
Fee: Established by director
Exemption for out-of-state collectors: Contact state authorities. Out-of-state agencies may be exempt if [1] collecting for out-of-state client; [2] the debt was incurred by an Oregonian outside the state; and [3] the state where the collection agency is headquartered has a registration program comparable to Oregon's law.

Illinois Collection Agency Laws

Following is some important information on Illinois debt recovery laws including: Illinois Statutes, Illinois Judgments, Illinois Garnishments, Illinois Interest Rates, Illinois Bad Check Laws and Illinois Collection Agency Requirements.

INTEREST RATE
Legal: 5%
Judgment: 9%

STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS (IN YEARS)
Sales (UCC): 4
Open Acct.: 5
Written Contract: 10
Domestic Judgment: 20
Foreign Judgment: Same as foreign jurisdiction

BAD CHECK LAWS (CIVIL PENALTY) Triple check amount up to $500, attorney fees & court costs.

GENERAL GARNISHMENT EXEMPTIONS
15% of gross wages or disposable earnings for workweek up to 45 x fed. min. hourly wage, whichever is greater.

COLLECTION AGENCY BOND & LICENSE
Bond: $25,000
License: Yes
Fee:
$750 - Original
$750 - Renewal
Exemption for out-of-state collectors: Out-of-state collectors may be exempt if [1] not soliciting accounts in Illinois; [2] their state of residence has laws which provide similar reciprocity (allow out-of-state agencies to collect only); and [3] the state in which the non-Illinois agency resides extends the same privileges to out-of-state agencies.

Georgia Collection Agency Laws

Following is some important information on Georgia debt recovery laws including: Georgia Statutes, Georgia Judgments, Georgia Garnishments, Georgia Interest Rates, Georgia Bad Check Laws and Georgia Collection Agency Requirements.

INTEREST RATE
Legal: 7%
Judgment: 12%
Commercial Accounts: 18%

STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS (IN YEARS)
Open Acct.: 4
Written Contract: 6
Domestic Judgment: 7
Foreign Judgment: 5

BAD CHECK LAWS (CIVIL PENALTY)
After 10 day written demand double damages up to $500 and service charge of $20 or 5%, whichever is greater,

GENERAL GARNISHMENT EXEMPTIONS
See federal law. City, County & State employees may be garnished.

COLLECTION AGENCY BOND & LICENSE
Bond: No
License: No
Fee: No

New Mexico Collection Agency Laws

Following is some important information on New Mexico debt collection laws including: New Mexico Statutes, New Mexico Judgments, New Mexico Garnishments, New Mexico Interest Rates, New Mexico Bad Check Laws and New Mexico Collection Agency Requirements.

INTEREST RATE
Judgment: 8.75% (in the absence of a written contract)

STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS (IN YEARS)
Open Acct.: 4
Written Contract: 6
Domestic Judgment: 14
Foreign Judgment: 14

BAD CHECK LAWS (CIVIL PENALTY)
Amount due, triple damages up to $500 per check.
Complex requirements need to be met.

GENERAL GARNISHMENT EXEMPTIONS
Greater of 75% or amount each wk. = to 40 x fed. min. hourly wage

COLLECTION AGENCY BOND & LICENSE
Bond: $5,000 minimum - based on volume
License: Yes
Fee:
$500 - original collection agency or branch
$300 - renewal collection agency or branch
$100 - examination fee for manager´s license
$50 - manager renewal
Exemption for out-of-state collectors: Out-of-state agency is exempt if [1] collecting by interstate means (phone, fax, mail); and [2] debt was incurred outside the state of New Mexico.

South Carolina Collection Agency Laws

Following is some important information on South Carolina state debt collection laws including: South Carolina Statutes, South Carolina Judgments, South Carolina Garnishments, South Carolina Interest Rates, South Carolina Bad Check Laws and South Carolina Collection Agency Requirements.

INTEREST RATE
Legal: 8.75%
Judgment: 12%

STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS (IN YEARS)
Open Acct.: 3
Written Contract: 3
Domestic Judgment: 10
Foreign Judgment: 10

BAD CHECK LAWS (CIVIL PENALTY)
Reasonable court costs amount of check& damages up to $500 or 3x check amount whichever is smaller

GENERAL GARNISHMENT EXEMPTIONS
100%

COLLECTION AGENCY BOND & LICENSE
Bond: No
License: Yes - all business
Fee: No
Exemption for out-of-state collectors: License required for instate agency only.

Louisiana Collection Agency Laws

Want to learn more about state by state debt recovery? What about debt recovery in Louisiana?Following is some important information on Louisiana debt recovery laws including: Louisiana Statute of Limitations, Louisiana Judgments, Louisiana Garnishments, Louisiana Interest Rates, Louisiana Bad Check Laws and Louisiana Collection Agency Requirements.

INTEREST RATE
Legal: 9.75%
Judgment: 9.75%

STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS (IN YEARS)
Open Acct.: 3
Written Contract: 10
Promissory Notes: 5
Domestic Judgment: 10
Foreign Judgment: 10

BAD CHECK LAWS (CIVIL PENALTY)
After 30 day written demand (certified or registered), twice check amount. Attorney fees & court costs

GENERAL GARNISHMENT EXEMPTIONS
75% disposable earnings per work week, but not less than 30 x fed. min. hourly wage.

COLLECTION AGENCY BOND & LICENSE
Bond: Yes - $10,000
License: Yes
Fee:
$200 Initial
$200 Investigation
$200 Renewal
$100 Branch
$100 Branch Renewal

State Collection Agency Laws

Many states impose responsibilities, liabilities and penalties upon companies for activities of debt collectors engaged by them in the collection of debts. You can be held accountable for what your debt collection agency laws or collection attorney does or doesn't do. You must know the facts, and the information here can reduce your liability by giving you the information for making informed decisions. Please study our collection agency laws directory for free information regarding the collection of your receivables.

State debt collection laws vary, and knowing the right collection law for your state and your debtor's state is essential. Explore this site to discover: Collection Agency Locations, Statutes, Judgments, Garnishments, Interest Rates, Bad Check Laws and Collection Agency Requirements.

Tennessee Collection Agency Laws

Following is some important information on Tennessee state debt collection laws including: Tennessee Statutes, Tennessee Judgments, Tennessee Garnishments, Tennessee Interest Rates, Tennessee Bad Check Laws and Tennessee Collection Agency Requirements.

INTEREST RATE
Legal: 10%
Judgment: 10% (or contract rate) (varies with type of transaction)

STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS (IN YEARS)
Open Acct.: 6
Written Contract: 6
Domestic Judgment: 10
Foreign Judgment: 10

BAD CHECK LAWS (CIVIL PENALTY)
Treble damages up to $500 + 10% interest & reasonable service charges, atty.'s fees, & court costs.

GENERAL GARNISHMENT EXEMPTIONS
See federal law. Add $2.50 per wk. for dependent child under 16.

COLLECTION AGENCY BOND & LICENSE
Bond:
$15,000 1-4 employee
$20,000 5-9 employee
$25,000 10 or more
License: Yes
Fee:
$600 - Original
$350 - Renewal
$25 - Each Solicitor
Exemption for out-of-state collectors: Contact state licensing authority. Out-of-state agencies may be exempt if they [1] maintain office in another state; [2] resides in a state that provides reciprocity; and [3] comply with provisions of licensing.

Connecticut Collection Agency Laws

Following is some important information on Connecticut debt recovery laws including: Connecticut Statutes, Connecticut Judgments, Connecticut Garnishments, Connecticut Interest Rates, Connecticut Bad Check Laws and Connecticut Collection Agency Requirements.

INTEREST RATE
Legal: 8%
Judgment: 10%

STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS (IN YEARS)
Open Acct.: 6
Written Contract: 6
Oral Contract: 3
Domestic Judgment: 20/25
Small Claims Judgment: 10/15
Foreign Judgment: 20

BAD CHECK LAWS (CIVIL PENALTY)
Personal liability of signatory on corporate claims unless signed in corporate capacity.

GENERAL GARNISHMENT EXEMPTIONS
25% you may garnish disposable earnings each week, or 40 x fed. min. hourly wage, which ever is less.

COLLECTION AGENCY BOND & LICENSE
Bond: $5000
License: Yes
Fee:
$200 Yearly
$50 Investigation

New Jersey Collection Agency Laws

Following is some important information on New Jersey debt collection laws including: New Jersey Statutes, New Jersey Judgments, New Jersey Garnishments, New Jersey Interest Rates, New Jersey Bad Check Laws and New Jersey Collection Agency Requirements.

INTEREST RATE
Legal: 6%
Judgment: No Statutory Provision

STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS (IN YEARS)
Open Acct.: 6
Sale of Goods: 4
Written Contract: 6
Domestic Judgment: 20
Foreign Judgment: 20

BAD CHECK LAWS (CIVIL PENALTY)
N/A

GENERAL GARNISHMENT EXEMPTIONS
$142.50 wk. min. 10% of gross earnings $142.50 & Over

COLLECTION AGENCY BOND & LICENSE
Bond: $5000 Surety
License: No
Fee: No

Massachusetts Collection Agency Laws

Following is some important information on Massachusetts debt recovery laws including: Massachusetts Statutes, Massachusetts Judgments, Massachusetts Garnishments, Massachusetts Interest Rates, Massachusetts Bad Check Laws and Massachusetts Collection Agency Requirements.

INTEREST RATE
Legal: 6%
Judgment: 12%
Contract: 12%

STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS (IN YEARS)
Open Acct. on Contract: 6
Contract: 6
Sales (UCC) Contract: 4
Domestic Judgment: 20 (presumed satisfied after 20 years)
Foreign Judgment: 20
Contracts Under Seal: 20

BAD CHECK LAWS (CIVIL PENALTY)
Amount due, costs of suit, protest fees
Additional damages $100 - $500 can be assessed.

GENERAL GARNISHMENT EXEMPTIONS $125 week

COLLECTION AGENCY BOND & LICENSE
Bond: $10,000 - $25,000
License: Yes
Fee: Determined by commissioner

Indiana Collection Agency Laws

including: Indiana Statutes, Indiana Judgments, Indiana Garnishments, Indiana Interest Rates, Indiana Bad Check Laws and Indiana Collection Agency Requirements.

INTEREST RATE
Legal: 8%
Judgment: 8%

STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS (IN YEARS)
Open Acct.: 6
Written Contract for payment of money
(executed before 9/l/82): 10
(executed after 8/31/82): 6
Written Contract (other than payment of money): 10
Written Contract for sale of goods: 4
Domestic Judgment:
10 on real estate
20 against the person
Foreign Judgment: 10

BAD CHECK LAWS (CIVIL PENALTY)
Triple check amount up to $500 over check amount, + attorney fees & interest up to 18% per annum or triple check amount + attorney fees and interest at 8% per annum.

GENERAL WAGE GARNISHMENT EXEMPTIONS
75% of disposable earnings for work week or the amount of 30 x fed. min. hourly wage, whichever is greater.

COLLECTION AGENCY BOND & LICENSE
Bond: $5000 each office
License: Yes
Fee:
$100 plus $5 per annum, each unlicensed employee
$30 branch office
$80 - Renewal
Exemption for out-of-state collectors: Out-of-state collectors are exempt from licensing if [1] collecting for a nonresident creditor; and [2] collection activities limited to interstate communications (phone, fax, mail).

Kentucky Collection Agency Laws

Following is some important information on Kentucky debt recovery laws including: Kentucky Statutes, Kentucky Judgments, Kentucky Garnishments, Kentucky Interest Rates, Kentucky Bad Check Laws and Kentucky Collection Agency Requirements.

INTEREST RATE
Legal: 8%
Judgment: 12%

STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS (IN YEARS)
Open Acct.: 5
Written Contract: 15
Oral Contract: 5
Domestic Judgment: 15
Foreign Judgment: 15

BAD CHECK LAWS (CIVIL PENALTY)
N/A

GENERAL GARNISHMENT EXEMPTIONS
75% of disposable income or 30 times the federal minimum hourly wage (whichever is greater)

COLLECTION AGENCY BOND & LICENSE
Bond: No
License: No
Fee: No

Alabama Collection Agency Laws

Want to learn more about state by state debt recovery? What about debt recovery in Alabama? Following is some important information on Alabama debt recovery laws including: Alabama Statute of Limitations, Alabama Judgments, Alabama Garnishments, Alabama Interest Rates, Alabama Bad Check Laws and Alabama Collection Agency Requirements.

INTEREST RATE
Legal: 6%
Judgment: 12%

STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS (IN YEARS)
Open Acct.: 3
Written Contract: 6
Domestic Judgment: 20
Foreign Judgment: 20

BAD CHECK LAWS (CIVIL PENALTY)
Greater of $10 or Actual Bank Charges

GENERAL GARNISHMENT EXEMPTIONS
75% of wages are exempt from garnishment

COLLECTION AGENCY BOND & LICENSE
Bond: No
License: Yes
Fee:
$25 - Population under 20,000
$100 - Population over 20,000
Exemption for out-of-state collectors: Business License not required for out-of-state agency.

Virginia Collection Agency Laws

Following is some important information on Virginia debt collection laws including: Virginia Statutes, Virginia Judgments, Virginia Garnishments, Virginia Interest Rates, Virginia Bad Check Laws and Virginia Collection Agency Requirements.

INTEREST RATE
Legal: 8%
Judgment: 9% or contract rate whichever is higher

STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS (IN YEARS)
Open Acct.: 3 Last charge or payment Written Contract: 5
Domestic Judgment: 20
Foreign Judgment: 10
Sales of goods under article 2 is 4 years

BAD CHECK LAWS (CIVIL PENALTY)
Lesser of $250 or three times check amount

GENERAL GARNISHMENT EXEMPTIONS
See federal law

COLLECTION AGENCY BOND & LICENSE
Bond: $5000
License: Depends on Locality
Fee: No

Wisconsin Collection Agency Laws

Following is some important information on Wisconsin state debt recovery laws including: Wisconsin Statutes, Wisconsin Judgments, Wisconsin Garnishments, Wisconsin Interest Rates, Wisconsin Bad Check Laws and Wisconsin Collection Agency Requirements.

INTEREST RATE
Legal: 5%
Judgment: 12%

STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS (IN YEARS)
Open Acct.: 6
Written Contract: 6
Domestic Judgment: 20
Foreign Judgment: 20

BAD CHECK LAWS (CIVIL PENALTY)
Amount of check plus actual damages + exemplary damages up to three times value of check. Limited to $300.

GENERAL GARNISHMENT EXEMPTIONS
80% of net pay.

COLLECTION AGENCY BOND & LICENSE
Bond: $15,000 min.
License: Yes
Fee:
$1000 - Investigation
$200 - Annual
Exemption for out-of-state collectors: Out-of-state agencies do not need to be licensed if [1] collecting by interstate means (phone, fax, mail); and [2] collecting for an out-of-state client.

Minnesota Collection Agency Laws

Following is some important information on Minnesota debt recovery laws including: Minnesota Statutes, Minnesota Judgments, Minnesota Garnishments, Minnesota Interest Rates, Minnesota Bad Check Laws and Minnesota Collection Agency Requirements.

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

New York Collection Agency Laws

Want to learn more about state by state debt recovery? What about debt recovery in New York?Following is some important information on New York debt collection laws including: New York Statute of Limitations, New York Judgments, New York Garnishments, New York Interest Rates, New York Bad Check Laws and New York Collection Agency Requirements.

INTEREST RATE
Legal: 16%
Judgment: 9%

STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS (IN YEARS)
Open Acct.: 6
Written Contract: 6
Domestic Judgment: 20 (1 0 yr. renewable lien)
Foreign Judgment: 20 (1 0 yr. renewable lien)

BAD CHECK LAWS (CIVIL PENALTY)
Face value of check plus two times check amount up to a maximum of $400 on NSF or $750 on "no account" (Demand prescribed by law). GEN.OB.1.1-104

GENERAL GARNISHMENT EXEMPTIONS
90% of earnings, except 1st $127.50 wk. wholly exempt.

COLLECTION AGENCY BOND & LICENSE
Bond: No
License: No
Fee: No
Buffalo: $5,000 Bond - $50 fee
NYC: License - $150 - 2 yr. fee

Colorado Collection Agency Laws

Following is some important information on Colorado debt recovery laws including: Colorado Statute of Limitations, Colorado Judgments, Colorado Garnishments, Colorado Interest Rates, Colorado Bad Check Laws and Colorado Collection Agency Requirements.

INTEREST RATE
Legal: 8%
Judgment: 8% (or higher if specified in contract or note)

STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS (IN YEARS)
Open Acct.: 3
Written Contract: 6 (signed promissory note)
Written Contract Goods Services: 3
Domestic Judgment
District Court-20 (renewable every 20)
County Court-6 (renewable every 6)
Foreign Judgment: 6 in CO.

BAD CHECK LAWS (CIVIL PENALTY)
Treble Damages & Reasonable Fees

GENERAL GARNISHMENT EXEMPTIONS
See federal law.

COLLECTION AGENCY BOND & LICENSE
Bond: $12,000 - 20,000
License: Yes
Fee: Determined by collection agency board
Exemption for out-of-state collectors: Out of state collectors are exempt if [1] collecting only by interstate means (phone, fax, mail); [2] have no Colorado client; and [3] are regulated and licensed in the state in which they reside.

Michigan Collection Agency Laws

Following is some important information on Michigan debt recovery laws including: Michigan Statutes, Michigan Judgments, Michigan Garnishments, Michigan Interest Rates, Michigan Bad Check Laws and Michigan Collection Agency Requirements.

INTEREST RATE
Legal: 5%
Judgment: 7.162 changes semiannually
Usury limit 25%

STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS (IN YEARS)
Open Acct.: 6
Written Contract: 6
Sales (UCC) Contract: 4
Domestic Judgment: 10 renewable
Foreign Judgment: 10

BAD CHECK LAWS (CIVIL PENALTY)
Twice the amount of check-not to exceed $500.
Retail Claims - Notice Requirements.

GENERAL GARNISHMENT EXEMPTIONS See federal law.

COLLECTION AGENCY BOND & LICENSE (RETAIL ONLY)
Bond: $5,000 - $50,000
License: Yes
Fee:
$150 - Investigation
$225 - Initial
$125 - Annually
Exemption for out-of-state collectors: Out-of-state collector are exempt if [1] collecting by interstate means; and [2] have no clients in the state of Michigan.

Nebraska Collection Agency Laws

Following is some important information on Nebraska debt collection laws including: Nebraska Statutes, Nebraska Judgments, Nebraska Garnishments, Nebraska Interest Rates, Nebraska Bad Check Laws and Nebraska Collection Agency Requirements.

INTEREST RATE
Legal: 12% per written instrument or contract rate
Judgment: 1% above bond equivalent yield as published by U.S. Treasury

STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS (IN YEARS) Open Acct.: 4 Written Contract: 5 Domestic Judgment: 5 renewable every 5 Foreign Judgment: 5 nonrenewable

BAD CHECK LAWS (CIVIL PENALTY)
Amount due, costs, protest fees

GENERAL GARNISHMENT EXEMPTIONS
Greater of 75% disposable earnings (85% if head of household), or 30 x fed. minimum hourly wage.

COLLECTION AGENCY BOND & LICENSE
Bond: Based on Lic. Solic. Less Than 5 = 5,000, 5-15=$10,000, 16-Up=$15,000
License: Yes
Fee: (not to exceed)
$250 - Investigation
$200 - Original
$100 - Renewal
$50 - Investigation Branch Office
$35 - Original Branch Office
Exemption for out-of-state collectors: Out-of-state collectors are exempt if [1] communicating by interstate means (phone, fax, mail); and [2] are "regulated" by the laws of another state.

Maryland Collection Agency Laws

Want to learn more about state by state debt recovery? What about debt recovery in Maryland?Following is some important information on Maryland debt recovery laws including: Maryland Statutes, Maryland Judgments, Maryland Garnishments, Maryland Interest Rates, Maryland Bad Check Laws and Maryland Collection Agency Requirements.

INTEREST RATE
Legal: 6%
Judgment: 10% or contractual

STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS (IN YEARS)
Open Acct.: 3
UCC: 4
Specialty: 12 (contract under seal)
Written Contract: 3
Domestic Judgment: 12
Foreign Judgment: 12

BAD CHECK LAWS (CIVIL PENALTY)
After 30 day written notice, amount due, $25 fee, twice check amount up to $1000. (At the discretion of the court.) Applies to COD sales only.

GENERAL GARNISHMENT EXEMPTIONS
Greater of 75% or amount = to $145 x no. of wks. in which wages due were earned; except in Caroline, Worchester, Kent & Queen Anne´s Counties, see federal law. Exemption is up to $3,000 in cash and/or property for non-wage property exemption.

COLLECTION AGENCY BOND & LICENSE
Bond: $5000
License: Yes
Fee: $200 each office

Nevada Collection Agency Laws

Following is some important information on Nevada debt collection laws including: Nevada Statutes, Nevada Judgments, Nevada Garnishments, Nevada Interest Rates, Nevada Bad Check Laws and Nevada Collection Agency Requirements.

INTEREST RATE
Legal: 2% Over Prime
Judgment: 2% Over Prime

STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS (IN YEARS)
Open Acct.: 4
Written Contract: 6
Lease: 4
Domestic Judgment: 6
Foreign Judgment: 6

BAD CHECK LAWS (CIVIL PENALTY)
Amount due, protest fees three times check amount not more than $500, or less than $100

GENERAL GARNISHMENT EXEMPTIONS
Garnish only. 25% of Disposable earnings for each week or 30 times federal minimum hourly wage (whichever is less)

COLLECTION AGENCY BOND & LICENSE
Bond: $25,000 to $50,000
License: Yes
Fee:
$250 - App. Survey
$300 - Original
$200 - Renewal
Exemption for out-of-state collectors: Out-of-state collectors are exempt if [1] collecting by interstate means (phone, fax, mail); and [2] collecting for an out-of-state client.

Rhode Island Collection Agency Laws

Following is some important information on Rhode Island state debt collection laws including: Rhode Island Statutes, Rhode Island Judgments, Rhode Island Garnishments, Rhode Island Interest Rates, Rhode Island Bad Check Laws and Rhode Island Collection Agency Requirements.

INTEREST RATE
Legal: 12%
Judgment: 12%

STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS (IN YEARS)
Open Acct.: 10
Written Contract: 10
Domestic Judgment: 20
Foreign Judgment: 20

BAD CHECK LAWS (CIVIL PENALTY)
Amount of check, $25 fee & treble damage up to $1000

GENERAL GARNISHMENT EXEMPTIONS
See federal law.

COLLECTION AGENCY BOND & LICENSE
Bond: No
License: No
Fee: No