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NC H209
Bill
Status
2/27/2023
Primary Sponsor
Chris Humphrey
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AI Summary
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Prohibits retail businesses, state agencies, local governments, restaurants, and landlords operating in North Carolina from imposing extra charges for credit card or debit card payments
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Allows businesses to offer discounts for cash payments as an alternative to charging fees for card payments
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Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to assess civil penalties of up to $2,500 for first violations and $5,000 for subsequent violations against violators, excluding state agencies and local governments
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Directs civil penalty proceeds to the Civil Penalty and Forfeiture Fund
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Effective October 1, 2023, applying to all payments made on or after that date
Legislative Description
Consumer Credit Card Protection Act
Commerce; Consumer Credit; Consumer Protection; Fees; Financial Services; Information Technology; Internet; Public; Electronic G
Last Action
Ref to the Com on Banking, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
2/28/2023