(A) In the event a check is returned for insufficient payment, the town will assess a bad check fee as stated in Chapter 55 of the town Code of Ordinances.
(B) The amount tendered by the insufficient fund check and the related bad check fee shall be paid to the town in cash within five days of the town receiving notification from the bank.
(C) If an individual has two bad checks returned within a 12 month period, commencing on the date the first check is returned, the individual will not be permitted to write checks to the town. The individual will have to satisfy amounts due by cash, credit/debit card or money order.
(D) If the individual’s returned checks impact the balance of a utility account and the account becomes delinquent, § 52.599 will be enforced.
(E) If the individual does not provide reimbursement to the town for the insufficient check, and pay the related bad check fee, the matter will be turned over to the Union County Prosecutor.
(Ord. 2021-8, passed 12-6-2021)