(a) Imposition of charge. There is a charge of $25 for each check or similar written instrument that is not paid in full by the financial institution on which it is drawn for a reason other than the fault or neglect of the County, when on first return "no funds," "payment stopped," or "account closed" is indicated, or when presented a second time for payment it is dishonored regardless of reason. The charge shall be imposed against the person presenting the worthless check or instrument to the County, its officers, agents, or employees in payment of a tax, charge, fee, assessment, or impost of any kind levied or imposed under law.
(b) Mechanics. The charge shall be entered in the records of the Office of Finance, collected by the Controller, and be recorded as a lien on the County tax records when appropriate. The charge shall be collected in the same manner as the tax, charge, fee, or assessment in connection with which the worthless instrument was presented in payment is collected.
(c) Waiver. In cases where procedural or processing errors have occurred or other justified circumstances are evident, the Controller or the Controller's designee may waive the charge.
(1985 Code, Art. 6, § 10-101) (Bill No. 38-88; Bill No. 53-96; Bill No. 17-00)