SECTION 35.52. What must a financial institution or check verification entity do when a person reports to it that the person was the victim of an offense under Section 32.51, Penal Code?

(a) When a customer reports to a financial institution that they have been the victim of an offense under §32.51, Penal Code, the financial institution is encouraged to provide the customer with a sworn statement form under §523.052(b)(2), Business & Commerce Code, and a written authorization form under §523.052(b)(3).

(b) When a person reports to a check verification entity that they have been the victim of an offense under §32.51, Penal Code, the check verification entity is encouraged to provide the person with a sworn statement form under §523.052(e)(2)(B), Business & Commerce Code.

(c) If a person agrees to receive the documents described in subsection (a) or (b) of this section in a particular electronic format or on the Internet, a financial institution or check verification entity may provide the documents to the person electronically or by providing the person with the URL address of the webpage where the forms are located:

(1) on the website of the financial institution or check verification entity; or

(2) on the department's website.

Source Note: The provisions of this §35.52 adopted to be effective January 3, 2008, 32 TexReg 9940; amended to be effective September 9, 2010, 35 TexReg 8102