Chapter 3.40
CHECK-HANDLING CHARGES
Sections:
3.40.010 Established.
There is hereby established a check-handling charge of $25.00 for all checks or drafts payable to the city of South Bend which are dishonored for payment by the bank or institution upon which said checks or drafts are drawn. Further, checks or drafts will not be re-deposited after they have been received as dishonored by the bank or institution and must be replaced by a cashier’s check, money order, or cash as directed by the clerk/treasurer. (Ord. 1385, 2008; Ord. 1055 § 1, 1981).
3.40.020 Assessment.
The city clerk-treasurer of the city of South Bend, Washington shall be, and she/he is, authorized and directed to assess, at her/his discretion, said check-handling charge in addition to and as part of the payment or obligation due or made to the city of South Bend for which the dishonored check or draft was issued. (Ord. 1055 § 2, 1981).