CONSUMER CREDIT CARD PROTECTION ACT.

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View NCGA Bill Details2023-2024 Session
House Bill 209 (Public) Filed Monday, February 27, 2023
AN ACT TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN BUSINESSES, STATE AGENCIES, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS FROM IMPOSING AN EXTRA CHARGE FOR PAYMENTS BY CREDIT OR DEBIT CARD.
Intro. by Humphrey.

Status: Ref to the Com on Banking, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (House action) (Feb 28 2023)
H 209

Bill Summaries:

  • Summary date: Feb 27 2023 - View Summary

    Enacts new GS 66-67.10 prohibiting persons selling goods or services at retail, State agencies, local governments, restaurants, and landlords from imposing an extra charge for payment by credit card or debit card. Specifies that the specified entities may offer a discount for payments by cash. Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to assess civil penalties against a person, other than a State agency or local government for violations. Sets caps on the fees for initial and subsequent violations. Directs that the proceeds of any civil penalties will be remitted to the Civil Penalty and Forfeiture Fund in accordance with GS 115C-457.2.

    Effective October 1, 2023, and applies to payments made on or after that date.