Opinion No.

The Honorable Thomas G. Baker State Representative Route 1, Box 80 Alicia, Arkansas 72410-9717

Dear Representative Baker:

This official Attorney General opinion is issued in response to your recent questions regarding the collection of fees for "hot checks." You have asked:(1) Is it permissible for a sheriff (or the sheriff's employees) to charge an additional $15.00 per check above the regular hot check fee to collect hot checks for businesses and individuals?(2) Is it permissible for a sheriff to enter into a contract (in the amount of $10,900.00) for the services of a county employee to…