Section 54-06-08.2 - Payment by credit or debit card or by electronic fund transfer - State credit card processor - Fees1. A state agency, board, or commission, the judicial branch, or any political subdivision may accept payment by credit or debit card or by electronic fund transfer of any fee, interest, penalty, tax, or other payment that is due or collectible by the agency, board, or commission. The judicial branch may accept payment by credit or debit card or by electronic fund transfer for any fees, costs, or other assessments required or imposed under state law or court rule.2. The Bank of North Dakota is the state credit card administrator for credit card transactions of state agencies, boards, or commissions. The Bank of North Dakota shall select a credit card processor or processors to provide credit card services to state agencies, boards, and commissions. All funds from credit card transactions must be deposited in the respective entity's account in the Bank of North Dakota.3. Except as otherwise provided under section 20.1-03-32, an executive branch agency may charge a fee to be added to a payment as a service charge for the acceptance of a payment made by a credit or debit card or an electronic fund transfer. The Bank of North Dakota shall adopt rules establishing the terms under which executive agencies may charge a service fee under this subsection to be in compliance with a credit card company's rules and shall approve the amount that may be charged by an executive agency.Amended by S.L. 2011 , ch. 391( HB 1098 ), § 1, eff. 8/11/2011.