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§ 204-4. Reasonable security authorized; excessive security prohibited

Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes and Consolidated StatutesTitle 73 P.S. Trade and Commerce

Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes and Consolidated Statutes
Title 73 P.S. Trade and Commerce (Refs & Annos)
Chapter 4. Fair Trade and Business Practices (Refs & Annos)
Cash Consumer Protection Act
73 P.S. § 204-4
§ 204-4. Reasonable security authorized; excessive security prohibited
Currentness
(a) Demand for security.--A person may, prior to providing property or services to an individual who does not possess a credit card, demand and receive reasonable security from the individual to secure payment for the property or services requested. Reasonable security may take the form of a payment in cash on account reasonably related to the value of the property or services to be provided or any other appropriate assurance.
(b) Excessive security prohibited.--Demanding or receiving an unreasonable or excessive amount of security is unlawful.

Credits

1984, July 6, P.L. 642, No. 132, § 4, effective in 60 days.
73 P.S. § 204-4, PA ST 73 P.S. § 204-4
Current through Act 10 of the 2024 Regular Session. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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