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Can you summarize CORS 6-1-711?
SPECIFIC PROVISIONS > Restrictions on credit card receipts - legislative declaration - application - definitions.
Short Summary
This section of the Colorado Consumer Protection Act governs the restrictions on credit card receipts. It applies to persons that accept credit cards for the transaction of business. According to the section, such persons are prohibited from printing more than the last five digits of the credit card account number or the credit card expiration date, or both, on a credit card receipt. However, this restriction only applies to electronically printed receipts and does not apply to transactions where the credit card number is recorded by handwriting or by an imprint or copy of the credit card. The section provides a definition of ‘credit card’ and specifies that it includes cards or devices used for obtaining money, property, labor, or services on credit. Additionally, the section outlines the application timeline for entities using cash registers or other devices for electronically imprinting receipts on credit card transactions. No specific penalties are mentioned in this section.
Whom does it apply to?
Persons that accept credit cards for the transaction of business
What does it govern?
Restrictions on credit card receipts
What are exemptions?
Transactions in which the sole means of recording the credit card number is by handwriting or by an imprint or copy of the credit card
What are the Penalties?
No specific penalties mentioned
Jurisdiction
Colorado