Massachusetts § 114C - Annual fee; notice; cancellation of agreement; reports

Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 114C — Annual fee; notice; cancellation of agreement; reports, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 114C. Annual fee; notice; cancellation of agreement; reports

Section 114C. A card issuer as defined in section one of chapter one hundred and forty D, whether located within or without the commonwealth, may assess an annual fee provided that the cardholder as defined by said section one, is notified of the amount of any such fee on or with the billing statement for the billing period prior to that in which the annual fee is billed to the cardholder's account. A cardholder may cancel his credit card agreement at any time during this period without penalty. If the cardholder cancels the agreement at any other time during the year, he shall receive a refund on a pro-rata basis of two-thirds of the annual fee.

Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 114C

What does Massachusetts General Laws § 114C cover?

Section 114C ("Annual fee; notice; cancellation of agreement; reports") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Massachusetts § 114C?

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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?

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