South Carolina H 4613: Domestic Terrorism

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2025-2026 Bill 4613 Text of Previous Version (Dec. 17, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 4613

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Indicates New Matter

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A bill

TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS 
BY ENACTING THE "SALES TAX SWIPE FEE FAIRNESS ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 37-1-320 
SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CREDIT CARD PAYMENT PROCESSORS MAY NOT CHARGE A SWIPE FEE 
ON THE SALES TAX PORTION OF RETAIL TRANSACTIONS.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

SECTION 
1. This act may 
be cited as the "Sales Tax Swipe Fee Fairness Act."

SECTION 2. Chapter 1, Title 37 of the 
S.C. Code is amended by adding:

 Section 
37-1-320. (A) A credit card payment 
processor may not charge a swipe fee on the sales tax portion of any retail 
transaction. A point-of-sale system must automatically exclude sales tax from 
any fee calculations. The Department of Consumer Affairs may promulgate any 
regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this section and consult 
with the Department of Revenue as necessary.

 (B) For purposes of this section:

 (1) "Credit card payment processor" 
means a company that facilitates electronic transactions, enabling businesses 
to accept credit card payment from customers.

 (2) "Swipe fees" means transaction fees 
that merchants pay to payment processors and card-issuing banks every time a 
customer uses a credit or debit card.

SECTION 
3. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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