Sec. 7.5. A county recorder 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 county recorder for the payment of a fee; 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 county recorder.