Florida S1612 requires local governments to accept electronic payments for various fees and obligations.

Florida S1612 amends section 215.322 of the Florida Statutes to require each unit of local government to accept electronic payments online for payments and financial obligations. This includes municipalities, special districts, county boards, consolidated or metropolitan governments, and various local government officials. The bill mandates that these entities accept credit cards, charge cards, debit cards, and electronic funds transfers for taxes, license fees, tuition, fines, penalties, court-ordered payments, and court costs.

Florida S1612 requires local governments to accept electronic payments for various fees and obligations.

Florida S1612 amends section 215.322 of the Florida Statutes to require each unit of local government to accept electronic payments online for payments and financial obligations. This includes municipalities, special districts, county boards, consolidated or metropolitan governments, and various local government officials. The bill mandates that these entities accept credit cards, charge cards, debit cards, and electronic funds transfers for taxes, license fees, tuition, fines, penalties, court-ordered payments, and court costs.