Sec. 8. The clerk is not personally liable for the amount of a dishonored check, for penalties assessed against a dishonored check, or for financial institution charges relating to a dishonored check, if:

(1) the check was tendered to the clerk for the payment of a:

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 33-32-4-8

(A) fee;

(B) court ordered payment; or

(C) license; and

(2) the acceptance of the check was not an act or omission constituting gross negligence or an intentional disregard of the responsibilities of the office of clerk.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-17-1-4.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.11.