Definitions.

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As used in this part 11, unless the context otherwise requires:

  1. "Amount due" means the amount of a fee, fine, penalty, or other separate charge dueand owing to a local government.

  2. "Delinquency charge" means a separate fee, fine, or penalty levied as a result of thelate payment of an amount due. For purposes of this part 11, a delinquency charge shall not include any fee, fine, or other penalty imposed:

  1. In accordance with the express terms of a written contractual provision;

  2. As a result of the late payment of a tax;

  3. By a state, county, municipal, or other court;

  4. As a result of a check, draft, or order for the payment of money that is not paid uponpresentment;

  5. In connection with the unlawful stopping, standing, or parking of a motor vehicle;(f) By a public library upon overdue, damaged, or destroyed materials; and (g) By a local liquor licensing authority pursuant to article 3 of title 44.

(3) "Local government" shall have the same meaning as defined in section 29-1-602

(5)(a).

Source: L. 99: Entire part added, p. 1334, § 3, effective January 1, 2000. L. 2018: (2)(g) amended, (HB 18-1025), ch. 152, p. 1081, § 17, effective October 1.


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