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Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 266 Section 37. What is the Penalty for Larceny by Check? The penalty for felony passing a bad check in Massachusetts is state prison for not more than 5 years or jail not more than 2 years and not more than a $25,000 fine.

The law states that if you pass, make, draw or deliver a bad check knowing that there are insufficient funds to cover that check. If you are convicted of this crime you are guilty of larceny by check, a violation of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 266 Section 37.

After you find out that the check bounced, contact the bank. Even though the check bounced at one time, there might be sufficient funds now. Ask if the bank can try depositing the check again. If there still aren't sufficient funds in the customer's account, ask the bank if they can do an enforced collection.

Penalties for Larceny by Check If the value of the property or services is more than $250, it is a felony. You face up to 5-years in state prison or up to 2.5 years in state prison and a fine up to $25,000. If the property is a firearm, the same penalty applies.

There are also civil consequences to bouncing checks. Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 93 Section 40 states that in addition to criminal penalties for a civil suit to recover the face amount of a bounced check there can be a civil fine of between $100 and $500 imposed if a written demand for payment goes unanswered.

Your check was dated [date of check] and was drawn on the [name of bank]. The account was in the name of [name on account holder]. Your bank returned the check to us due to insufficient funds (or because the account was closed). You must make payment to us immediately to avoid legal action.