This bill mandates that construction contracts governed by the "Local Public Contracts Law" must permit contractors to pay fees imposed by enforcing agencies under the "State Uniform Construction Code" using electronic payment methods, specifically a card payment system or electronic funds transfer. Additionally, it requires local units to establish these electronic payment systems for such fees, ensuring that contractors have a convenient and modern method of payment.

The bill amends existing law to change the language from allowing local units to establish a card payment system to requiring them to do so, thereby making it mandatory. It also specifies that the establishment of these systems must be done through a resolution passed by the governing body of the local unit, detailing the types of payments that can be made electronically, while prohibiting credit card payments for delinquent obligations or the redemption of liens. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 40A:5-45