2562ORDINANCE NO.2562
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3.38 OF THE MOSES LAKE MUNICIPAL
CODE ENTITLED "CHECKS AND DRAFTS"
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1.Chapter 3.38 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Checks and Drafts"is amended as
follows:
3.38.010 Dishonored Checks,Drafts,and ACH Transactions:A service or handling fee of thirty-five dollars
($35)shall be assessed against any person giving the City of Moses Lake a returned ACH
transaction or what is commonly known as an "NSF"check or draft or giving the City of Moses Lake
a check on or a draft on an account which is closed.An "NSF"check or draft is a check or draft
dishonored by the bank upon which it is drawn because the account contains insufficient funds to
cover the check or draft.
Section 2.This ordinance shall take effect and be in force five (5)days after its passage and publication of its
summary as provided by law.
Adopted by the City Council and signed by its Mayor on May 11,2010.
ATTEST:
Ronald R.Cone,Finance Director
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
James A.Whitaker,City Attorney
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