Chapter 3.50
RETURNED CHECK CHARGES

Sections:

3.50.010    Purpose.

3.50.020    Amount.

3.50.010 Purpose.

It is a convenience to the public to be allowed to make payments to various county offices in the form of a check. When such offices receive a non-negotiable check it is necessary for the receiving office to expend time and effort correcting records and contacting the makers of such checks. The costs of reprocessing non-negotiable checks should not be borne by the taxpayers of Jefferson County; costs should be borne by the makers of such non-negotiable checks. [Ord. 1-84 § 1]

3.50.020 Amount.

The offices of Jefferson County are hereby authorized to make a charge of $30.00 whenever it is necessary to reprocess a non-negotiable check. [Ord. 4-04 § 2; Ord. 1-84 § 2]