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California Law Making Credit Card Companies Track Firearms Sales Goes Into Effect

Gun retailers have until May 2025 to integrate the tracking codes into their sales systems.
California Law Making Credit Card Companies Track Firearms Sales Goes Into Effect
Customers shop for firearms in San Diego, Calif., on May 30, 2024. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times
Jill McLaughlin
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A new California law requiring credit card companies to track firearms and ammunition sales went into effect on July 1.

The new law requires banks and credit card companies to implement a merchant category code for California businesses that have, or are expected to have, the highest sales volume of firearms, gun accessories, or ammunition in the state.

Jill McLaughlin
Jill McLaughlin
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Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.