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Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 6, § 1009. Regulation of fees; unreasonable fees; display of fees

Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

A. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, no check-casher licensed or regulated under this Chapter shall directly or indirectly charge or collect fees or other consideration for rendering currency exchange services in excess of the following:

(1) Two percent of the total amount of the check presented for cashing or five dollars, whichever is greater, for checks issued by or drawn upon the account of a public welfare or public assistance agency of the United States, the state of Louisiana, or any political subdivision of the state.

(2) Ten percent of the total amount of the check presented for cashing or five dollars, whichever is greater, for all other checks or for money orders.

B. All fees charged by a licensee for rendering currency exchange services shall be prominently displayed on the premises of the currency exchange location in such manner as the commissioner requires.

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