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Introduced
02/27/2023
02/27/2023
In Committee
02/28/2023
02/28/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/13/2024
12/13/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN BUSINESSES, STATE AGENCIES, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS FROM IMPOSING AN EXTRA CHARGE FOR PAYMENTS BY CREDIT OR DEBIT CARD.
AI Summary
This bill, the Consumer Credit Card Protection Act, prohibits certain businesses, state agencies, and local governments in North Carolina from imposing an extra charge for payments made by credit or debit card. However, these entities may offer a discount for payments made in cash. The bill grants the Secretary of Commerce the authority to impose civil penalties of up to $2,500 for the first violation and up to $5,000 for subsequent violations by businesses, with the proceeds going to the Civil Penalty and Forfeiture Fund. The bill becomes effective on October 1, 2023, and applies to payments made on or after that date.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (25)
Chris Humphrey (R)*,
Terry Brown (D),
Laura Budd (D),
George Cleveland (R),
Patricia Cotham (R),
Carla Cunningham (D),
Wesley Harris (D),
Pricey Harrison (D),
Zack Hawkins (D),
Frances Jackson (D),
Ray Jeffers (D),
Jake Johnson (R),
Ya Liu (D),
Tim Longest (D),
Jeff McNeely (R),
Charlie Miller (R),
Marcia Morey (D),
Ben Moss (R),
Howard Penny (R),
Ray Pickett (R),
Lindsey Prather (D),
Phil Shepard (R),
Bill Ward (R),
Michael Wray (D),
Jeff Zenger (R),
Last Action
Ref to the Com on Banking, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (on 02/28/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2023/H209 |
| BillText | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2023/Bills/House/PDF/H209v1.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2023/Bills/House/PDF/H209v0.pdf |
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