1347-S AMS BENT STEN 060

SHB 1347 - S AMD 598 TO FHC AMD (S-2846.1)

By Senator Benton

NOT ADOPTED 4/15/05

On page 1, line 17, after "and", strike "three times the face amount of the check or three hundred dollars, whichever is less, as part of the damages payable to the collection agency" and insert "may award damages in an amount the court deems appropriate"

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EFFECT: Removes the requirement setting the maximum penalty at three times the face amount of the check or three hundred dollars and replaces it with damages the court deems appropriate.