Retailer fees for access to cash assistance benefits

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RS 231.13 - Retailer fees for access to cash assistance benefits

Retailers participating in the cash assistance electronic benefits transfer system are not prohibited from charging or assessing a fee against cash assistance recipients who are accessing benefits for the sole purpose of obtaining cash. Such fee shall not exceed the retailer's normal and customary check cashing fee assessed against the general public. Retailers shall not establish maximum limits for recipient access to cash assistance benefits.

Acts 1997, No. 1155, §1, eff. July 1, 1997.


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