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Can you summarize 53a CTGS 128e?
Penal Code: Offenses - Secs. 53a-24 to 53a-323 > Illegal furnishing of money, goods or services on payment card.
Short Summary
This provision, found in the General Statutes of Connecticut under the Penal Code, specifically addresses the illegal furnishing of money, goods, services, or anything else of value on a payment card. It applies to any person who is authorized by an issuer or a participating party to provide such items upon presentation of a payment card by the cardholder, as well as any agent or employee of such person. The provision prohibits the furnishing of money, goods, services, or anything else of value if it is done with the intent to defraud the issuer, participating party, cardholder, or any other person. Violation of this provision carries penalties as outlined in subsections (a) and (b) of section 53a-128i, depending on the value of the items furnished and the time period in which the violation occurs.
Whom does it apply to?
Any person who is authorized by an issuer or a participating party to furnish money, goods, services or anything else of value upon presentation of a payment card by the cardholder, or any agent or employee of such person
What does it govern?
Illegal furnishing of money, goods or services on payment card
What are exemptions?
No exemptions are mentioned.
What are the Penalties?
Subject to the penalties set forth in subsection (a) of section 53a-128i if the value of all money, goods, services and other things of value furnished in violation of this subsection does not exceed five hundred dollars in any six-month period; and subject to the penalties set forth in subsection (b) of section 53a-128i if such value does exceed five hundred dollars in any such six-month period.
Jurisdiction
Connecticut