§ 15-702. Offsets against consumer debts prohibited


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  •    For the purposes of this article, a bank or financial institution may not offset any property in its possession or money from a customer's savings or checking account for the settlement of a delinquent consumer debt unless:

       (1) The offset is authorized in writing by the customer; or

       (2) A court order is obtained to permit the offset.


HISTORY: 1975, ch. 218.