Bill > SB337

This bill requires businesses (referred to as "suppliers") to provide clear, written disclosure of any credit card surcharge fees at the point of sale during a consumer transaction. If a business fails to prominently display these fees, it will be considered an unfair and deceptive practice under Ohio's consumer protection laws. The bill gives the Ohio Attorney General the same powers and enforcement mechanisms to address these surcharge disclosure violations as they have for other unfair trade practices, and it also provides consumers with the same remedial options they would have for other consumer protection law violations. The bill defines the terms "consumer," "consumer transaction," and "supplier" by referencing existing definitions in section 1345.01 of the Revised Code, which ensures consistency with existing consumer protection regulations. By mandating upfront disclosure of credit card fees, the bill aims to increase transparency in commercial transactions and help consumers make more informed purchasing decisions.

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/sb337