California · Civil Code

CIV §1748: Any provision in a contract between a card issuer and a retailer which has the effect of prohibiting the retailer from offering price discounts or from charging a different and lower price to customer

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A contract clause between a card issuer and retailer that prevents the retailer from offering price discounts or lower prices to customers is prohibited by law.

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Any provision in a contract between a card issuer and a retailer which has the effect of prohibiting the retailer from offering price discounts or from charging a different and lower price to customers who pay for goods or services by cash instead of by credit card is contrary to public policy and void.

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