Nebraska § 28-632 - Payment cards; terms, defined.

Full text of Nebraska Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 28-632 — Payment cards; terms, defined., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 28-632. Payment cards; terms, defined.

For purposes of this section and sections 28-633 and 28-634:

(1) Encoding machine means an electronic device that is used to encode information onto a payment card;

(2) Merchant means:

(a) An owner or operator of any retail mercantile establishment or any agent, employee, lessee, consignee, officer, director, franchisee, or independent contractor of such owner or operator;

(b) An establishing financial institution as defined in section 8-157.01; or

(c) A person who receives from an authorized user of a payment card, or someone the person believes to be an authorized user, a payment card or information from a payment card, or what the person believes to be a payment card or information from a payment card, as the instrument for obtaining, purchasing, or receiving goods, services, money, or anything else of value from the person;

(3) Payment card means a credit card, charge card, debit card, or any other card that is issued to an authorized card user and that allows the user to obtain, purchase, or receive goods, services, money, or anything else of value from a merchant;

(4) Person means an individual, firm, partnership, association, corporation, limited liability company, or other business entity; and

(5) Scanning device means a scanner, a reader, a wireless access device, a radio-frequency identification scanner, near-field communication technology, or any other electronic device that is used to access, read, scan, obtain, memorize, or store, temporarily or permanently, information encoded on a payment card.

Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 28-632

What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 28-632 cover?

Section 28-632 ("Payment cards; terms, defined.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Nebraska, the codified statutory law of Nebraska. 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 Nebraska § 28-632?

A common citation format is "Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 28-632" (Nebraska). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.

Is this the official text of Nebraska law?

No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Nebraska official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Nebraska attorney.

How does Nebraska § 28-632 apply to my situation?

Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Nebraska can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.

Sources & Verification

Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Nebraska.