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Published January 21, 2021 •
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Attorney General William Tong and Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection Commissioner Michelle Seagull are reminding residents that Connecticut law does not allow businesses to charge customers a surcharge for using a credit card after a recent increase in complaints.
Local officials said the law does allow a business to offer a discount if a customer chooses to use one type of payment, such as cash, over another type of payment, like a credit card, but receiving the discount is not the same as adding a surcharge.
If the final receipt shows a discount, it complies with Connecticut law.
Governor Lamont Highlights Increased Efficiencies for Credential Holders at the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection Written by Office of the Governor.
Governor Ned Lamont announced on Friday that the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection’s ongoing efforts to expand online licensing services has allowed more credential holders in the state to safely and security apply, renew, reinstate, and pay for credentials more efficiently. The initiative has significantly reduced wait times for licenses while allowing the state agency’s licensing functions to continue smoothly, even in the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Over the last year, the Department of Consumer Protection has:
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HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont and other state officials today are warning Connecticut residents that as the COVID-19 vaccine continues to become available to more people, they should be aware of potential scams related to the vaccine and be on the lookout for certain warning signs that can help them avoid being scammed.
Residents are reminded that:
No one from a legitimate vaccine distribution site will ever ask for your Social Security number of bank information in order to receive a vaccine.
Nobody will ever need to pay to get early access to the vaccine.