Whenever a check or draft presented to the city is dishonored by nonacceptance or nonpayment by the drawing bank or institution, the maker will be charged a check-handling fee. Any license or application paid for with such check or draft is invalid, any obligation paid with such check or draft is still outstanding, and any penalties, interest or fees specified in the Gig Harbor Municipal Code, ordinances or resolutions will continue to accrue until the city receives funds for the amount of the check or draft plus the check-handling fee.

The finance director of the city of Gig Harbor, or his/her designee, is hereby authorized and directed to assess said check-handling charge in addition to, and as a part of, the payment or obligation due or made to the city of Gig Harbor for which the dishonored check or draft was issued. (Ord. 738 § 1, 1996).