### Question
How is the term bad check violation defined?


### Answer
The term **bad check violation** is defined in *15 U.S.C. § 1692p* as the following:

> a violation of the applicable State criminal law relating to the writing of dishonored checks

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 1692p*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 41-CONSUMER CREDIT PROTECTION > SUBCHAPTER V-DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES**

