Government
May 12, 2011
Zip Code Cases Spur Legislation
A Fresno lawmaker is floating legislation he says is necessary to clear up questions following a California Supreme Court case that says it's illegal for retailers to request and record ZIP codes during credit card transactions.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
Concerned that a recent state Supreme Court decision leaves ambiguity around the issue of retailers asking customers for their ZIP codes in connection with credit card purchases, a Central Valley lawmaker is sponsoring a bill aimed at spelling out when retailers can do so.
The legislation, AB 1219, introduced by Assemblyman Henry Perea, D-Fresno, was passed by the Assembly Judiciary Committee Tuesday...
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