The city finds that a significant number of checks are written and dishonored within its geographical boundaries causing serious financial loss and hardship to citizens and merchants herein. In addition, the city finds that the financial loss and hardship incurred by its citizens and merchants seriously impact on the stream of commerce and the general public by causing increases in costs of goods and services. As a result of these activities, a greater operational and financial burden is placed upon the city’s police and legal services by persons who are placing dishonored checks into the stream of commerce.
(Ord. 153, passed 7-12-1999)