9 V.S.A. § 44
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§ 44. Certain charges not usurious
Official statutory text
Agreements to maintain with the lender non-interest bearing reserves or deposits with which to pay when due taxes and insurance premiums, or agreements clearly set forth in the loan contract for the payment of reasonable delinquency or deferral charges, shall not be construed to be interest or a prohibited charge within the meaning of this chapter.
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