South Carolina H 4581: Transactional Fees

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2025-2026 Bill 4581 Text of Previous Version (Dec. 17, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 4581

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TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS 
BY ADDING SECTION 45-1-100 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN HOTELS MAY NOT CHARGE 
A TRANSACTIONAL FEE WHEN GUESTS PAY WITH CASH OR CHECK.

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

SECTION 1. Chapter 1, Title 45 of the 
S.C. Code is amended by adding:

 Section 
45-1-100. A hotel, inn, boardinghouse, motor court, or motel where beds or 
lodging are for hire may not charge a transactional fee when a guest pays with 
cash or check. For purposes of this section, "transactional fee" means a fee that 
covers costs associated with maintaining the payment infrastructure and is 
broken down into several smaller fees, including interchange fees and 
assessment fees.

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

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