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Earlier editions: 2026-09

Title 3 — REVENUE AND FINANCE

San Bernardino Municipal Code Ch. 3.10 Checks Returned for Insufficient Funds

San Bernardino Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · San Bernardino

Cite as: San Bernardino Municipal Code Chapter 3.10 · Text as of 2026-10-04

§ 3.10.010 CHARGE FOR COLLECTION OF RETURNED CHECKS.

A charge of $26 is imposed for the cost of collection of each check payable to the city in payment of any tax, fee, fine or charge and which is returned by the city’s depository as being uncollectible for insufficient funds or for other reasons. The charge of $26 shall be added to all sums due for the tax, fee, fine or charge. From the time the city is notified of the return of the check until payment in full is made, including the charge imposed pursuant to this chapter, the city shall not be obligated to provide or grant to the maker of the check any services or to permit approval to which the payment relates.

(Ord. 3955, passed 8-8-1980; Ord. MC-703, passed 1-27-1990; Ord. MC-906, passed 6-21-1994)

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