Laws of New York (Last Updated: November 21, 2014) |
GBS General Business |
Article 29-A. UNAUTHORIZED OR IMPROPER USE OF CREDIT CARDS AND DEBIT CARDS |
Section 518. Credit card surcharge prohibited
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No seller in any sales transaction may impose a surcharge on a holder who elects to use a credit card in lieu of payment by cash, check, or similar means. Any seller who violates the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars or a term of imprisonment up to one year, or both.