Louisiana SB254 prohibits retail businesses from charging extra fees for debit card use.

Louisiana SB254 enacts provisions to prohibit retail businesses from imposing surcharges on debit card transactions. The law defines key terms such as "cardholder," "debit card," "retail business," and "surcharge." It explicitly bans any additional charges for using a debit card in place of cash, check, or credit card. Businesses found in violation are liable for damages, expenses, and attorney fees incurred by the cardholder. The attorney general is authorized to enforce the law through civil actions, with a requirement to provide a 45-day notice to the business before initiating action.

Louisiana SB254 prohibits retail businesses from charging extra fees for debit card use.

Louisiana SB254 enacts provisions to prohibit retail businesses from imposing surcharges on debit card transactions. The law defines key terms such as "cardholder," "debit card," "retail business," and "surcharge." It explicitly bans any additional charges for using a debit card in place of cash, check, or credit card. Businesses found in violation are liable for damages, expenses, and attorney fees incurred by the cardholder. The attorney general is authorized to enforce the law through civil actions, with a requirement to provide a 45-day notice to the business before initiating action.