The bill authorizes the sheriff of Fayette County to establish procedures for using a credit card for official purchases. It defines a "credit card" as a line of credit issued by a domestic lender or credit card bank and outlines the necessary policies and procedures that must be adopted by the sheriff. These include setting monetary limits on individual and total monthly purchases, ensuring that only the sheriff or a designated individual has access to the credit card information, maintaining accurate records of purchases, and reviewing credit card bills monthly to prevent unauthorized charges. Additionally, the sheriff is responsible for selecting credit card providers based on various criteria, including fees, rewards, and interest rates.
Furthermore, the bill stipulates that any rewards or rebates earned from the use of the credit card must be deposited into the Law Enforcement Fund or used for law enforcement purposes. The act is set to take effect on June 1, 2025. The new legal language inserted into the bill includes provisions for the establishment of credit card usage procedures, while no deletions from current law are specified.