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Can you summarize 9 VTST Chapter 63, Subchapter 4?
Consumer Protection > PREVENTION OF CREDIT CARD COMPANY UNFAIR BUSINESS PRACTICES
Short Summary
This legal document governs the prevention of credit card company unfair business practices under the Vermont Statutes. It applies to electronic payment systems and merchants in Vermont. Entities acting exclusively as agents, processors, or members that are not electronic payment systems are exempt from these penalties. The penalties for violations include reimbursement of fines to affected merchants, a civil penalty of $10,000.00 per fine levied, and the ability for merchants to maintain a civil action for damages or equitable relief.
Whom does it apply to?
Electronic payment systems, merchants in Vermont
What does it govern?
Prevention of credit card company unfair business practices
What are exemptions?
Entities acting exclusively as agents, processors, or members that are not electronic payment systems
What are the Penalties?
Reimbursement of fines to affected merchants, a civil penalty of $10,000.00 per fine levied, ability for merchants to maintain a civil action for damages or equitable relief
Jurisdiction
Vermont