Can I collect debit card information from participants in New Hampshire? What are the requirements?

Based on the provided documents, it appears that there are no specific laws or regulations in New Hampshire that prohibit collecting debit card information from participants. However, there are certain requirements that must be met when collecting such information.

Requirements for Collecting Debit Card Information in New Hampshire

1. Service Fee: When a credit card or debit card is used to pay a fee established in Plc 1000 or authorized in the statutes or rules of one of the supported boards, commissions, or councils, the OPLC shall charge a service fee of $2.50 per transaction. ^[1.1]
2. Compliance with ACH Network: “Automated clearing house debit (ACH debit)” means the electronic transfer of funds initiated by the department debiting the taxpayer’s account and cleared through the ACH network by an entry crediting the state’s designated bank account. ^[1.3]
3. Compliance with RSA 91-A:1-a, III: For purpose of this part, “New Hampshire banking department records” means governmental records as defined in RSA 91-A:1-a, III. ^[1.6]

Therefore, if you plan to collect debit card information from participants in New Hampshire, you must comply with the above requirements.

Conclusion

Based on the provided documents, there are no specific laws or regulations in New Hampshire that prohibit collecting debit card information from participants. However, you must comply with the requirements mentioned above.

Source(s):

• [1.1] Credit or Debit Card Service Fee
• [1.3] “Automated clearing house debit (ACH debit)”
• [1.6] New Hampshire Banking Department Records

Jurisdiction

New Hampshire

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