Louisiana 2024 2024 Regular Session

Louisiana House Bill HB484 Comm Sub / Analysis

                    DIGEST
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HB 484 Original	2024 Regular Session	LaFleur
Abstract:  Prohibits a business from charging a debit or credit cardholder certain excess card usage
fees.
Proposed law provides that a retail business shall not charge a surcharge or credit card processing
amount greater than the amount the business pays to process the transaction.
Proposed law provides that a retail business in violation of proposed law shall be liable to the credit
or debit cardholder.
Proposed law defines "cardholder" and "surcharge".
(Adds R.S. 9:3518.5)