Song-Beverly Credit Card Act: limits on collecting personal information at checkout

Song-Beverly 1747.08
active

Stops merchants from requesting or requiring a cardholder's personal identification information (such as address, phone number, or ZIP code) as a condition of accepting a credit card, or recording it on the transaction form, except where needed for shipping, delivery, or other listed purposes.

Jurisdiction

California

Jurisdiction Type

state

Country

United States

Effective Date

1/1/1991

Enforcing Authority

Cardholders, California Attorney General, district attorneys, and city attorneys

Fines Under This Regulation

0

Total Fine Amount (USD)

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