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Can you summarize FLCL 832.075?
VIOLATIONS INVOLVING CHECKS AND DRAFTS > Requiring credit card information for check or draft acceptance prohibited.
Short Summary
This section of the Florida Statutes prohibits the requirement of credit card information as a condition of accepting a check or share draft. It is also prohibited to record a credit card number or expiration date in connection with the sale of goods or services paid by check or share draft, or in connection with the acceptance of a check or share draft. Violation of this section is considered a noncriminal violation punishable by fines. However, there are exceptions that allow requesting a purchaser to display a credit card for creditworthiness or additional identification purposes, with only the type of credit card and issuer information recorded. Additionally, recording a credit card number or expiration date is allowed as a condition for cashing a check when an agreement is in place with the card issuer to guarantee cardholder checks cashed by the person accepting the check.
Whom does it apply to?
Any person who accepts checks or share drafts
What does it govern?
Requiring credit card information for check or draft acceptance
What are exemptions?
This section does not require acceptance of a check or share draft whether or not a credit card is presented.
What are the Penalties?
A fine of $250 for the first violation and $1,000 for the second or subsequent violation
Jurisdiction
Florida