1. An operator of a tow car may enter into contracts with issuers of credit cards and debit cards to provide for the acceptance of credit cards and debit cards by the operator of a tow car for the payment of rates, fares and charges owed to the operator of a tow car. 2. The Authority may, as part of its investigation or review of any rates, fares or charges of a tow car operator that are subject to the approval of the Authority, consider the expenses incurred by the operator of a tow car in accepting payment by a credit card or debit card, including, without limitation: (a) Costs of required equipment and its installation; (b) Administrative costs of processing credit card or debit card transactions; and (c) Fees paid to issuers of credit cards or debit cards. 3. As used in this section, 'issuer' means a business organization, financial institution or a duly authorized agency of a business organization or financial institution which: (a) Issues a credit card or debit card; or (b) Enters into a contract with an operator of a tow car or other person to enable or facilitate the acceptance of a credit card or debit card. (Added to NRS by 2013, 2157)
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