[Adopted 8-9-2001]
The Town of Colchester does herewith adopt the
provisions of C.G.S. § 12-146, relating to the payment of
delinquent motor vehicle taxes by only cash, certified check or money
order.
Any person owing delinquent property taxes applicable
with respect to a motor vehicle and who requires proof of payment
of such taxes from the Tax Collector in order to obtain an immediate
release or clearance for motor vehicle registration purposes must
make payment only in cash or by certified check or money order, or
at any such time that the Town of Colchester allows for payment of
taxes by credit card as provided in C.G.S. § 12-141a, by
any credit card accepted by the Town of Colchester.
[Amended 5-6-2003]
Any person may pay delinquent motor vehicle
taxes by personal check; however, the Tax Collector shall not be required
to issue an immediate release or clearance for motor vehicle registration
purposes for a period of 10 days from the time payment by personal
check is tendered.
The Tax Collector is herewith authorized to
adopt Tax Office policies that comply with this article and the Connecticut
General Statutes with respect to payment of delinquent motor vehicle
taxes.
