COMCOR 20-41. Collection of Taxes and Special Assessments; Receipt of and Responsibility for Money; Service Charge for Dishonored Checks or Drafts - Regulations

Section 20-41 of the Montgomery County Code 1984, imposes a service charge of ten dollars ($10.00) or such other reasonable amount as may be established by executive regulation under method (3) of Section 2A-15 of the County Code when any check or draft tendered to the County in payment of any tax, fee, charge, penalty, interest or fine is dishonored by a bank.

A service charge in the amount of $35.00 or such other greater amount as authorized by State law, is imposed on each dishonored check or draft tendered to the County.

The service charge is due on each dishonored check or draft unless otherwise provided in other laws, resolutions or regulations.

The Director of Finance may require that the total amount due, including the service charge, be paid in cash, certified check or money order.