California · Military and Veterans Code - MVC
MVC §405: (a) No obligation or liability bearing interest at a rate in excess of 6 percent per year incurred by a service member before that person’s current period of military service shall, except as provided
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Service members cannot be held liable for debts incurred before military service that charge interest exceeding 6 percent annually, subject to stated exceptions.
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