AZ HB2197

Requires state agencies to accept credit cards or debit cards for payment of fees, replacing discretionary "may accept" language with mandatory "shall accept" requirements across multiple agencies.

Applies mandatory credit/debit card acceptance requirements to the Department of Transportation, Board of Psychologist Examiners, Board of Optometry, Structural Pest Control Board, Department of Agriculture, and State Parks Board.

Permits state agencies and authorized agents to deduct merchant processing fees and discount fees from transaction amounts before depositing net amounts into state funds, with restrictions on the amount of fees that can be deducted.

Clarifies that convenience fees may be charged to cardholders in addition to the transaction amount for certain services including permits, licenses, vehicle registration, and driver licensing, subject to limitations.

Makes conforming amendments to references in sections related to pest control reporting and board authority numbering.