Sec. 7.5. A county recorder 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 county recorder for the payment of a fee; 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 county recorder.
As added by P.L.98-2000, SEC.21.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 2. Government of Counties Generally
36-2-11-1. Application of Chapter
36-2-11-2. Residence; Term of Office
36-2-11-3. Location of Office; Business Hours and Days; State of Emergency
36-2-11-4. Legal Action on Days Office Is Closed
36-2-11-5. Delivery of Instruments Left for Record on Expiration of Term
36-2-11-6. Demand of Fees; Overpayment of Fees; Refund
36-2-11-7. Return of Instrument to Presenter
36-2-11-7.5. Personal Liability for Dishonored Checks
36-2-11-8. Record of Instruments in Order Received; Public Access; Copies; Contaminated Instruments
36-2-11-9. Entry Book; Contents
36-2-11-10. Recording Requirements
36-2-11-12. Grantor and Grantee Index; Separate Indexes for Deeds and Mortgages; Requisites
36-2-11-14.5. Recording of Purchase Contracts Involving Manufactured Homes and Mobile Homes
36-2-11-16. Requirements for Instruments to Be Received and Recorded
36-2-11-17. Recording of Name of Farm; Description; Conveyance; Cancellation
36-2-11-19. Affidavit; Recording in Miscellaneous Records; Record as Prima Facie Evidence
36-2-11-20. Memorandum of Lease or Memorandum of Contract; Recording; Effect
36-2-11-22. Certified Copy of Matter Relating to Bankruptcy; Recording in Miscellaneous Records
36-2-11-24. List of Recorded Mortgage Releases
36-2-11-26. Social Security Number on Instruments Presented for Recording