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Re: Credit Cards vs. Debit Cards (Re: The HELL With IHOP!)

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From: BG
Date: Tue, 23 Nov 1999 00:00
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<unidextr@mindspring.com> wrote in message
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> On Sat, 20 Nov 1999 05:21:19 GMT, "BG" <bgridley@sybercom.net> wrote:
>
> Snip
>
> >To take this whole issue one step further some states have actually
> >past legislation stating that a credit card can not be "required" as
grounds
> >for renting a car.  They have declared it discriminatory as  many people
> >just plain don't like or use credit cards.  this does not mean they are
any
> >less trustworthy.
> >
>
> Could you identify which states have passed (note not PAST) legislation
> that steps on the constitutional guarantees of businesses involved in
> interstate commerce?

New York for starters.  They can require a deposit but can not stipulate it
be in the form of a credit card.  Florida is currently considering similar
legislation.

>
> Can you identify at least one specific statute that imposes this
> requirement on a business?

You seem to have access to the internet and lots of free time.  Do some
research.
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From: "BG" <bgridley@sybercom.net>
Subject: Re: Credit Cards vs. Debit Cards (Re: The HELL With IHOP!)
Date: 1999/11/23
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