2016 -- H 7190

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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2016

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES - REGISTRATION FEES

     

     Introduced By: Representatives Reilly, Giarrusso, Shekarchi, Trillo, and Costa

     Date Introduced: January 14, 2016

     Referred To: House Finance

     It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

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     SECTION 1. Section 31-6-15 of the General Laws in Chapter 31-6 entitled "Registration

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Fees" is hereby amended to read as follows:

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     31-6-15. Payment of fees by credit card. [Contingent effective date; see note.] -- (a)

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The division of motor vehicles may accept payment by credit card of all fees paid to the division

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of motor vehicles as provided by this chapter.

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      (b) The division of motor vehicles shall determine which fees may be paid by credit card

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and the manner in which the payments may be made; provided however, any convenience fee

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assessed in connection with the use of a credit card for an online transaction shall be prohibited.

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     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES - REGISTRATION FEES

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     This act would prohibit the assessment of a convenience fee in connection with an online

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transaction with the division of motor vehicles.

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     This act would take effect upon passage.

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