Chapter 3.10
DISHONORED CHECKS AND DRAFTS

Sections:

3.10.010    Dishonored checks and drafts.

3.10.020    Assessment in addition to other fees.

3.10.030    Service or handling fee, charge on utility accounts.

3.10.040    Refusal of checks or drafts.

3.10.050    Remedy not exclusive.

3.10.010 Dishonored checks and drafts.

If any person, association, or corporation shall pay any tax, fee or charge of the city by a check which is dishonored or not paid upon presentation for any reason whatsoever, such person, association, or corporation shall pay to the city office or department designated as payee upon any such check a dishonored check fee which shall be established from time to time by resolution of the city council and be based upon costs of processing and giving notice with respect to such check. Such sum shall be payable upon the date of dishonor and shall be subject to all interest penalties and costs to which the sum paid by check would be subject. (Ord. 1195 § 1, 2014; Ord. 1006 § 1, 2004).

3.10.020 Assessment in addition to other fees.

The service or handling charge set forth in SLMC 3.10.010 shall be in addition to other fees, penalties, interest and charges that accrue until payment is made in cash. (Ord. 1195 § 1, 2014).

3.10.030 Service or handling fee, charge on utility accounts.

Any service or handling fee set forth in SLMC 3.10.010 which is assessed as a result of the receipt of a check or draft for payment of a utility account may be added to the utility account. (Ord. 1195 § 1, 2014).

3.10.040 Refusal of checks or drafts.

Any department of the city may refuse to accept checks or drafts in payment for any city services from any persons who have previously given “NSF” checks or drafts or checks or drafts for which payment was refused by bank upon which such checks or drafts are drawn. (Ord. 1195 § 1, 2014).

3.10.050 Remedy not exclusive.

Imposition of the service or handling fee set forth in SLMC 3.10.010 shall not preclude the city from pursuing other remedies available to the city including but not limited to those available under RCW Titles 62A and 9A as a result of the issuance of the “NSF” check or draft. (Ord. 1195 § 1, 2014).