Vermont Senate Passes Cards Bill

Vermont merchants are a step closer to being able to set minimum purchase amounts for card payments after the state's Senate passed a bill Tuesday giving retailers more control over card acceptance.

It must be signed by Gov. Jim Douglas to become law.

The bill would prohibit fines against merchants for setting minimums of up to $10 for card purchases. It also would let retailers with multiple stores accept cards at one site.

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