Florida Statute 501-0117 Surcharging.pdf

The document outlines regulations regarding credit card transactions in the state of Florida. It specifies that sellers or lessors cannot impose a surcharge on buyers or lessees for using a credit card instead of other payment methods if credit card payments are accepted. A surcharge is defined as an additional amount added by the seller or lessor at the time of the transaction to cover the privilege of using a credit card. The document exempts charges made under approved state or federal tariffs from being considered surcharges. It also mentions that a convenience fee for paying tuition or fees by credit card at certain institutions is not considered a surcharge if it does not exceed the total cost charged by the credit card company to the institution. Violating these regulations is classified as a misdemeanor of the second degree.