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This bill amends Section 28A of Chapter 140D of the Massachusetts General Laws to enhance transparency around credit card transaction fees. Specifically, the legislation requires sellers who charge customers an additional fee (surcharge) for using a credit card instead of cash, check, or other payment methods to provide clear disclosure of this surcharge. The seller must prominently display information about the surcharge both through a conspicuous sign at their business location and on every customer receipt. Each receipt must not only show the exact dollar amount of the surcharge but also explain how this fee relates to the seller's own costs of processing credit card payments. By mandating these specific disclosure requirements, the bill aims to give consumers more upfront information about additional charges they may incur when choosing to pay by credit card, helping them make more informed purchasing decisions.

Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S204