This law allows a county board of supervisors to enable officers, who don't already have the legal permission, to accept checks or other negotiable forms of payment for things like licenses, permits, fees, or other obligations owed to the county. The board can take back this permission whenever they want and can set specific conditions for its use. Once authorized, officers can choose to accept these forms of payment.

This section defines what "negotiable paper" includes, specifying that it covers bank checks, drafts, express money orders, and post-office money orders.

This law allows local government entities in charge of collecting taxes, fees, or other charges to accept payments via checks, drafts, or money orders. The payment documents do not need to include the names of specific officers but just the name of the office or agency.

This law states that if a county accepts a negotiable instrument, like a check, it counts as payment only when the check is successfully processed and paid, and not just when it is received.

This law section outlines what an officer should do with “negotiable paper” (like checks) they receive. If the officer has a bank account set up, they need to deposit the money there quickly. If there isn’t a bank account, the officer should deposit the money in the county treasury, and the county treasurer will manage it as they would with any other similar items.

If a check or similar payment cannot be cashed or is rejected, the county treasurer gives it back to the officer who first handed it in. Then, the county auditor will adjust the accounts to show that the officer owes the amount and the treasurer no longer does.

If a negotiable paper, like a check, isn't paid when due, any records or receipts marking it as paid must be canceled. The fees or fines will remain unpaid as if the payment was never attempted.

The officer handling the paper must make notes so they can properly cancel the record if it's not paid. The officer won't be personally liable for accepting a paper that isn't paid, unless it was accepted contrary to conditions set by the board of supervisors.

If a payment is canceled, the officer must record this in their office's records and quickly notify the person who attempted to pay. Even if there are issues with sending the notice, the amount owed is still valid and any faults with notification don't change that obligation.

This California law requires state agencies, cities, counties, and districts to accept personal checks for payments like licenses, permits, or fees if the check is from an in-state bank and the payer proves California residency. If a check bounces, the agency can charge a fee to cover processing costs, but the fee can't turn into a lien on real property, except under the Veterans' Farm and Home Purchase Act.

The act of accepting checks is considered payment only when the bank successfully processes them. Agencies can dictate different methods of payment if a particular check is returned unpaid.

This law allows various public entities like courts and city governments to accept payments via credit cards, debit cards, or electronic funds transfers for things like bail deposits, court fees, parking violation costs, and other public charges. Before doing so, they need approval from relevant authorities, like the Judicial Council for courts. Once approved, they can enter into agreements with card issuers or payment processors, detailing responsibilities and payment terms.

If a payment is not completed or is returned, any record of that payment will be void, and the original obligation remains. Public agencies can impose a fee for using these payment methods, but it shouldn't exceed transaction costs. Certain reports must be filed, and agencies can manage fees and refunds as needed. Courts are protected from liability for the actions of their payment agents, and several provisions ensure transparent handling of costs and fees.