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Can you summarize NCGS 14-113.24?
Identity Theft. > Credit, charge, or debit card numbers on receipts.
Short Summary
This section of the North Carolina General Statutes, under the category of Identity Theft, governs the printing of credit, charge, or debit card numbers on receipts. It applies to persons that accept these cards for business transactions. The section prohibits printing more than five digits of the card account number or the expiration date on any receipt intended for the cardholder at the point of sale. However, this restriction does not apply to persons who record card numbers solely by handwriting or by an imprint or copy of the card. Violation of this section is considered an infraction, subject to a penalty of up to $500 per violation, with a maximum of $500 in any calendar month or $2,000 in any calendar year. However, if a person comes into compliance with this section within 30 days of receiving a citation and remains in compliance, they are not subject to the penalty.
Whom does it apply to?
Persons that accept credit, charge, or debit cards for the transaction of business
What does it govern?
Printing credit, charge, or debit card numbers on receipts
What are exemptions?
Persons whose sole means of recording card numbers is by handwriting or by an imprint or copy of the card
What are the Penalties?
Up to $500 per violation, not to exceed $500 in any calendar month or $2,000 in any calendar year
Jurisdiction
North Carolina