NRS706.44797. Operator authorized to enter into contracts with issuers of credit cards and debit cards for acceptance of payment of rates, fares and charges.

      1.  An operator of a tow car may enter into contracts with issuers of credit cards and debit cards to provide for the acceptance of credit cards and debit cards by the operator of a tow car for the payment of rates, fares and charges owed to the operator of a tow car.

      2.  The Authority may, as part of its investigation or review of any rates, fares or charges of a tow car operator that are subject to the approval of the Authority, consider the expenses incurred by the operator of a tow car in accepting payment by a credit card or debit card, including, without limitation:

      (a) Costs of required equipment and its installation;

      (b) Administrative costs of processing credit card or debit card transactions; and

      (c) Fees paid to issuers of credit cards or debit cards.

      3.  An operator of a tow car may offer a discount to a customer for payment in cash of any rate, fare or charge.

      4.  As used in this section, “issuer” means a business organization, financial institution or a duly authorized agency of a business organization or financial institution which:

      (a) Issues a credit card or debit card; or

      (b) Enters into a contract with an operator of a tow car or other person to enable or facilitate the acceptance of a credit card or debit card.

      (Added to NRS by 2013, 2157)