LAC 71:VII.103. Definitions

Card Holder―the person a credit card, debit card or similar device has been issued or an authorized user of a payment card. Card Provider―the issuer of a credit card, debit card or similar device who has contracted with Treasury for acceptance of their payment card or a financial institution which has contracted with Treasury for processing of card payments. Merchant Account Number―the account number assigned by the Card Provider to the state entity. Obligation―taxes, fees, charges, licenses, service fees or charges, fines, penalties, interest, sanctions, stamps, surcharges, assessments, obligations and any other similar charges or obligations. Payment Card―a valid credit or debit card or similar payment device which is designated by the treasurer as acceptable by any state entity to make payment for any state obligations. Provider Billings―the manner in which the card providers will bill the state for the settled card payment transactions. State Charge―a fee established by the treasurer in the form of a uniform dollar amount or percentage assessed for each card or device and for each method of conducting transactions to be accepted by state entities.