A. Unless otherwise specifically prohibited by law, a seller of video services may assess a late fee on delinquent accounts having an unpaid balance of Twelve Dollars ($12.00) or more.
B. The seller of video services shall conspicuously disclose, in the contract for service and on each statement or invoice, the terms on which a late fee may be assessed by the seller including the amount of the fee.
C. No late fee shall be assessed which exceeds Six Dollars ($6.00) or five percent (5%) of the unpaid amount, whichever is greater.
D. Prior to collecting a late fee, the seller shall give notice to the customer by first class mail to the customer's last known billing address as shown on the records of the seller of the amount of the delinquency at least ten (10) days prior to the date the fee will be imposed. The notice shall conspicuously state the place and address for making payment, the date on which the late fee will be imposed, and the amount of the late fee.
Added by Laws 1998, c. 352, § 1, eff. July 1, 1998. Amended by Laws 2016, c. 47, § 2, emerg. eff. April 12, 2016.
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