HB 3347

Abstract

Prohibits person from collecting or receiving for purpose of recovering or defraying costs of sending printed copy of invoice or bill, or receiving or processing printed check, money order or cash as payment from consumer, any surcharge, fee or other amount in excess of amount person charges consumer for goods or services the consumer purchased and any of person's actual and verifiable expenses for shipping and handling or taxes that are directly related to transaction for goods or services. Permits person to offer discount or reduction in amount person charges for goods or services in return for consumer's agreement to receive bill or invoice or make payment electronically. Punishes failure to comply with Act as unlawful trade practice under Unlawful Trade Practices Act. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.