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Can you summarize FLCL 215.322?
FINANCIAL MATTERS: GENERAL PROVISIONS > Acceptance of credit cards, charge cards, debit cards, or electronic funds transfers by state agencies, units of local government, and the judicial branch.
Short Summary
This legal document, found in the Florida Statutes under the section of Taxation and Finance, governs the acceptance of credit cards, charge cards, debit cards, or electronic funds transfers by state agencies, units of local government, and the judicial branch. The intent of the Legislature is to encourage these entities to make their goods, services, and information more convenient to the public by accepting these types of payments. The Chief Financial Officer has the authority to approve the acceptance of such payments, and rules are established for the establishment and acceptance of these payment methods. The document also allows units of local government to accept payment by credit cards, charge cards, debit cards, or electronic funds transfers for financial obligations owed to them and to surcharge the person using these payment methods to cover service fees. The document provides guidelines for contracts with financial institutions and other entities for processing these payments. It also allows state agencies and the judicial branch to adopt rules requiring electronic means of payment, while accommodating individuals who may face hardships in making electronic payments. No specific penalties are mentioned in this document.
Whom does it apply to?
State agencies, units of local government, and the judicial branch in Florida
What does it govern?
Acceptance of credit cards, charge cards, debit cards, or electronic funds transfers by state agencies, units of local government, and the judicial branch
What are exemptions?
No exemptions are mentioned.
What are the Penalties?
No penalties are mentioned.
Jurisdiction
Florida