Act751.com
A resource from ZeroPoint
Act751.com
A resource from ZeroPoint
Senate Bill 254 was signed into law on June 2, 2026 as Act 751 — same law, new name. Short, plain-English guides for Louisiana business owners working out what the debit-surcharge ban means for them now that it is in effect (August 1, 2026).
The one-page version: what the law bans, who it covers, and why it matters now that it's in force.
Read PricingHow the two pricing models differ - and why that distinction is exactly what SB 254 turns on.
Read ComplianceA debit card is debit either way. Here's the routing trap that catches "credit-only" surcharge programs.
Read PricingYes - with conditions. What a genuine cash discount has to look like to stay on the right side of the law.
Read Action planA conceptual checklist for getting ahead of the deadline - without waiting for a complaint to find you.
Read For customersThe AG's hotline and complaint form, what proof you need, and a free written notice that starts the 30-day refund clock.
Read For customersNo - not since August 1, 2026. What the ban covers, what's still legal, and what to do when a business charges the fee anyway.
Read For customersYes - the law built in a refund path. How a written notice starts the 30-day clock for the business to pay you back.
Read For customersThe labels, the "ran as credit" trap, the cash-discount disguises - and the proof a complaint needs.
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