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 due and owing to a local government.
(2) "Delinquency charge" means a separate fee, fine, or penalty levied as a result of the late payment of an amount due. For purposes of this part 11, a delinquency charge shall not include any fee, fine, or other penalty imposed:
(a) In accordance with the express terms of a written contractual provision;
(b) As a result of the late payment of a tax;
(c) By a state, county, municipal, or other court;
(d) As a result of a check, draft, or order for the payment of money that is not paid upon presentment;
(e) 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.