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Earlier editions: 2026-07

Chapter 4 — Fiscal Administration

Compton Municipal Code Art. II Purchasing

Compton Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Compton

Cite as: Compton Municipal Code Article II · Text as of 2026-10-04

§ 4-13. RETURNED CHECKS.

[Added by Ord. #1409, § 1205; Ord. #1570, § 1; Ord. #1658, § 1; Ord. #1862, § 2]

If payment of an amount due the City is tendered by a check or other commercial paper which fails to clear through the banks and is returned to the City Treasurer, there shall be assessed a service charge of $10 pursuant to the established rules and regulations. In addition, the City Treasurer may refuse to accept personal checks from any payor who has previously made payment by a check which was returned because of insufficient funds.

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