Prohibits surcharges on credit or debit card payments for fines, penalties, or fees in New York City.
The bill prohibits surcharges on credit or debit card payments for fines, civil penalties, or fees in New York City. It specifies that no agency, department, or tribunal in the city can impose a surcharge on a cardholder who chooses to use a credit or debit card instead of cash, check, or similar means to pay any fine, civil penalty, or fee owed. The bill defines key terms such as "holder," "person," "issuer," "credit card," and "debit card." It amends the administrative code of the city of New York.
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