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REGULATION OF TRADE > PROHIBITED CREDIT CARD PRACTICES INVOLVING PROVIDERS OF TRAVEL SERVICES
Short Summary
The provided legal document content governs prohibited credit card practices involving providers of travel services. It applies to travel agents, consumers, and providers of travel services. When a consumer uses a credit card to obtain credit in a transaction with a travel agent, the provider of travel services may not impose a surcharge on or reduce commissions paid to the travel agent as a result of the use of the credit card, unless the provider of travel services is the issuer of the credit card. The chapter defines key terms such as ‘credit card,’ ‘credit card issuer,’ ‘provider of travel services,’ and ’travel agent.’ It applies to persons, firms, or corporations engaged in the business of furnishing travel, transportation, or vacation services. The chapter does not specify any exemptions or penalties.
Whom does it apply to?
Travel agents, consumers, providers of travel services
What does it govern?
Prohibited credit card practices involving providers of travel services
What are exemptions?
The prohibition does not apply if the provider of travel services is the issuer of the credit card used in the transaction.
What are the Penalties?
No specific penalties are mentioned in this chapter.
Jurisdiction
Maine