Requires disclosure terms on prepaid calling cards to be in languages other than English and increases fines for non-compliance.

The bill amends the public service law to mandate that disclosure terms on prepaid calling cards and related materials be provided in languages other than English. These disclosures must be clearly printed on the card or packaging. Additionally, the bill increases the fines for companies that fail to comply with these disclosure requirements, with penalties up to $5,260 for a first violation and $10,000 for subsequent violations. All collected fines are directed to the state treasury.

Requires disclosure terms on prepaid calling cards to be in languages other than English and increases fines for non-compliance.

The bill amends the public service law to mandate that disclosure terms on prepaid calling cards and related materials be provided in languages other than English. These disclosures must be clearly printed on the card or packaging. Additionally, the bill increases the fines for companies that fail to comply with these disclosure requirements, with penalties up to $5,260 for a first violation and $10,000 for subsequent violations. All collected fines are directed to the state treasury.