# Local Government (GLG)

## Title 16. In General

### Subtitle 1. General Provisions

#### Section 16-116

(a)

  (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

  (2) "Check" has the meaning stated in Sec. 8-101 of the Criminal Law Article.

  (3) "Insufficient funds" means insufficient funds as described in Sec. 8-102 of the Criminal Law Article.

(b) The provisions of Sec.Sec. 9-105 and 9-106 of this article apply to an act, an ordinance, or a resolution adopted under this section.

(c)

  (1) The County Commissioners of Washington County may impose a fee for each check that is presented in payment of any obligation to the county and is dishonored due to insufficient funds.

  (2) The county commissioners shall determine the amount of the fee imposed under this section.

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Md. Code Ann., Local Gov't (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)