17:9A-59.37 - Violation;  penalty;  civil action

17:9A-59.37.  Violation;  penalty;  civil action
    If a bank knowingly violates any provision of this act in the making or collection of a small business loan, the bank shall forfeit the entire finance charge made on such loan, and the borrower, or his legal representatives, successors or assigns, may recover back, in an action against the bank, twice the amount of the finance charge made by the bank on such loan;  provided, such  action is commenced within 2 years from the date such violation occurred.  The  amount of any credit allowed pursuant to section 11 of this act shall be  credited against the finance charge made on such loan for the purposes of this  section.

     L.1964, c. 162, s. 13.