Gov. Code, § 6160 · Chapter 2.6. State Payment Card Act
Gov. Code, § 6160
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Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
The Legislature finds and declares that there are costs associated with all forms of payment, including cash and checks. The Legislature further finds and declares that by accepting payment by credit card or other payment devices, state agencies will be able to take advantage of new technologies that will improve their efficiency and will increase consumer convenience and choice by providing state consumers with an alternative method of payment.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 926, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1996.
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- Official file
- https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV§ionNum=6160.
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