(a) All bills shall be due and payable upon deposit in the United States mail or upon the presentation to the consumer. Payment shall be made to collectors duly authorized by the city.
(b) Any bill that is not paid within 30 days after presentation or deposit in the United States mail shall be deemed delinquent and the water service by the board of water supply may be discontinued five business days after written notice is given to the consumer. For consumers not served by the board of water supply, the department may use any reasonable means to effectively terminate the discharge into the public sewer.
(c) A service fee for handling a dishonored check may be made in accordance with fees established by the department.
(Sec. 11-6.8, R.O. 1978 (1983 Ed.)) (1990 Code, Ch. 14, Art. 6, § 14-6.7)