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
Sections in this part
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.
Get a plain-English answer with a citation back to this text.
Ask AI about this code