It is the intent of this chapter to create a nonsufficient funds fee
to be imposed upon any person who tenders payment for any fees, fines or costs
via a check to any department or office of the Borough of Norristown which
is returned to the Borough of Norristown due to nonsufficient funds.
For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:
DEPARTMENT or OFFICE
Includes but is not limited to Code Enforcement, the Department of
Public Works, the Department of Public Safety, Building Inspection, the Department
of Finance, the Department of Planning and Municipal Development, the Mayor's
office, the Norristown Police Department and/or the office of the Administrator,
and any part thereof.
PAYMENT
Includes all fees, costs and/or fines paid by any person to any department
or office of the Borough of Norristown.
PERSON
Includes associations, clubs, corporations, firms and partnerships,
as well as all individuals.
[Amended 10-18-2005 by Ord. No. 05-18]
There shall be imposed upon any person who tenders a check as payment
to any department or office of the Borough of Norristown which is returned
for nonsufficient funds a fee of $50.