§ 13-317. Use of consumer identification information in connection with credit card payments

MD Comm L Code § 13-317 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, as a condition of accepting a credit card or device as payment for consumer credit, goods, realty, or services, a person may not record the address or telephone number of the credit card holder.

(b)    A person may record the address or telephone number of a credit card holder if:

(1)    The information is necessary for:

(i)    The shipping, delivery, or installation of consumer goods; or

(ii)    Special orders of consumer goods or services;

(2)    Authorization from the credit card issuer as to the availability of credit is not required by the issuer to complete the credit card transaction; or

(3)    The person processes credit card transactions by mailing transaction forms to a designated bankcard center for settlement.

(c)    A person accepting a credit card or device as payment for consumer credit, goods, realty, or services may request that the credit card holder display a form of identification.