Vermont § 584 - Vermont Clean Water Affinity Card Program
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 584 — Vermont Clean Water Affinity Card Program, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 584. Vermont Clean Water Affinity Card Program
- (a) The State Treasurer is hereby authorized to sponsor and participate in an Affinity
Card Program for the benefit of water quality improvement in this State upon his or
her determination that such a Program is feasible and may be procured at rates and
terms in the best interests of the cardholders. (b) In selecting an affinity card issuer, the Treasurer shall consider the issuer’s record
of investments in the State and shall take into consideration program features that
will enhance the promotion of the State-sponsored affinity card, including consumer-friendly
terms, favorable interest rates, annual fees, and other fees for using the card. (c) The net proceeds of the State fees or royalties generated by the Vermont Clean Water
Affinity Card Program shall be transmitted to the State and shall be deposited into
the Clean Water Fund under 10 V.S.A. § 1388 to provide financial incentives to encourage farmers in Vermont to implement agricultural
practices that improve soil health, enhance crop resilience, or reduce agricultural
runoff to waters. (d) The State shall not assume any liability for lost or stolen credit cards nor any other
legal debt owed to the financial institutions. (e) The State Treasurer is authorized to adopt such rules as may be necessary to implement
the Vermont Clean Water Affinity Card Program. (Added 2009, No. 1 (Sp. Sess.), § H.18, eff. June 2, 2009; amended 2011, No. 139 (Adj. Sess.), § 33, eff. May 14, 2012; 2019, No. 83, § 4.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 584
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 584 cover?
Section 584 ("Vermont Clean Water Affinity Card Program") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. 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 Vermont § 584?
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Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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How does Vermont § 584 apply to my situation?
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