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California Civil Code Section 1748.1 - California Attorney Resources ...
Feb 13, 2012 . Art. IV - States' Relations . California Civil Code Section 1748.1 . impose a surcharge on a cardholder who elects to use a credit card in lieu of .
http://law.onecle.com/california/civil/1748.1.html

Checkout Fees | Personal | Visa USA | Personal
10 States also Protect Consumers with No Surcharge Laws . it is prohibited by law for retailers to charge consumers a fee for using a credit card (California, .
http://usa.visa.com/personal/using_visa/checkout_fees/index.html

Credit card surcharges are ILLEGAL in CA but they're everywhere ...
Dec 28, 2010 . Recently, it became illegal under California State Law, Civil Code Section 1748.1 to add credit card surcharge. (for example, those regarded .
http://www.city-data.com/forum/california/1161712-credit-card-surcharges-illegal-ca-but.html

Credit card 'convenience fee' law has a big, fat loophole - Los ...
Sep 27, 2011 . Hit you with a fee for using a credit card, that is. . California law forbids businesses from charging extra when . and how this would violate state law, I get bombarded with calls and . may impose a surcharge on a cardholder who elects to use a credit card in lieu of payment by cash, check or similar means.
http://articles.latimes.com/2011/sep/27/business/la-fi-lazarus-20110927

Google Answers: Credit card use fees
Apr 26, 2006 . States that have outlawed surcharges for using a credit card: California . California Codes o California Civil Code + CIVIL CODE SECTION .
http://answers.google.com/answers/threadview?id=723060

States That Don't Allow Credit Card Surcharges
Oct 27, 2011 . The ten states with laws against credit card surcharges include: California; Colorado; Connecticut; Florida; Kansas; Maine; Massachusetts; New .
http://www.fivecentnickel.com/2011/10/27/states-that-dont-allow-credit-card-surcharges/

Financial Guide: MERCHANT CREDIT CARD ABUSES: What They ...
Many merchants engraft their own rules to your use of a credit card, usually without the right to do so. . that are permitted to charge surcharges due to state laws that do not permit them to pay discount fees. . San Francisco, CA 94128 .
http://fso.cpasitesolutions.com/premium/le/06_le_ic/fg/fg-merchants.html

Ask the County Law Librarian - Credit Card Surcharges
Dec 1, 2011 . Community Tags business california credit card culture law law . credit or debit card are allowed for some merchants, under both state law and .
http://www.sacramentopress.com/headline/60779/Credit_card_surcharges

Ask the Appeal: Can Stores Charge You To Use A Credit Card ...
Dec 15, 2010 . All credit card surcharges are illegal in the state of California, according to California Civil Code Section 1748.1, which states: "No retailer in .
http://sfappeal.com/news/2010/12/ask-the-appeal-are-credit-card-surchargesminimum-charges-legal.php

Illegal credit card surcharges by restaurants in California - YouTube
Jul 7, 2009 . Illegal credit card surcharges by restaurants in California . says surcharges are illegal under California law regardless of credit card company. . for debit transactions though and surcharges are illegal in some states and .
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=do3pSwaKRE0

TITLE 1.3. CREDIT CARDS California Civil Code Section 1747-1748.7
This title may be cited as the "Song-Beverly Credit Card Act of 1971. . which may include a driver's license or a California state identification card, or where . may impose a surcharge on a cardholder who elects to use a credit card in lieu of .
http://www.cardreport.com/laws/california/1747-1748-7.html

Credit Card Surcharge - Consumer Wiki - Consumer Wiki - CA.gov
Mar 8, 2011 . State of California CA. . 917-Credit Card Billing Inquiries . Civil Code Section 1748.1 states that no retailer may impose a surcharge on .
http://consumerwiki.dca.ca.gov/wiki/index.php/Credit_Card_Surcharge

Clark Thought Leadership ®: Credit Card Surcharges & Checkout ...
Aug 15, 2010 . Credit Card Surcharges & Checkout fees in the Hood . for retailers to charge consumers a fee for using a credit card (California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, . State Laws & Attorney General Contact InformationCalifornia .
http://clarkthoughtleadership.blogspot.com/2010/08/credit-card-surcharges-checkout-fees-in.html

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Point-of-Purchase Bank Card Surcharges | NewAmerica.net
May 14, 2010 . Currently, ten states have laws on the books forbidding retailers from imposing credit card surcharges on consumers. Laws in four of them also .
http://newamerica.net/publications/policy/point_of_purchase_bank_card_surcharges

Bill to Ban Debit Card Surcharges Awaits Governor's Decision ...
Sep 29, 2010 . The bill's language is similar to a credit card reform law passed in the 1980s - long . On August 26, the California state legislature unanimously .
http://www.californiaprogressreport.com/site/bill-ban-debit-card-surcharges-awaits-governor%E2%80%99s-decision

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Charging You to Use Your Credit Card is Illegal - Bust A Change ...
Sep 26, 2007 . Reluctantly, you hand over your credit card for your sandwich and cup of coffee when a bubble . An example can be found in the California Civil Code: . Minnesota is the only state that allows up to 5% in surcharge fees.
http://www.bustachange.com/charging-you-to-use-your-credit-card-is-illegal/