A. Definitions:
CHECK: Any instrument signed by the maker, containing an unconditional promise to pay a certain sum of money payable on demand and drawn on a bank or banking institution.
B. Prohibition And Penalty:
1. Prohibited: It is unlawful for any person to deliver, give or present as payment to the village, or to any agent thereof, any check or draft upon any bank or banking association that the maker or drawer thereof does not have sufficient funds in or credit with such bank or banking association for the payment of same, or that the maker or drawer thereof does not have any account in or with the bank or banking association subject to the check or draft.
If at any time the village receives two (2) bad checks posting to the same account, within a six (6) month period, the village will no longer accept checks as a form of payment for such affected account. Only cash, money orders, certified or cashier's checks will be accepted as payment for such affected account.
2. Penalty: In addition to payment of all other amounts due and owing, any individual who violated subsection B1 of this section shall pay to the village clerk a service charge of thirty five dollars ($35.00). This payment shall be made in cash, money order, certified or cashier's check form only. The payment shall not relieve the person of any criminal charges. (Ord. 16-501, 2-15-2016)