Sec. 8. The clerk 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 clerk for the payment of a:
(A) fee;
(B) court ordered payment; or
(C) license; 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 clerk.