1. A. For purposes of this Section, the term "authorized agent" shall mean any nonaeronautical service at the airport that provides business or products that are not associated with aviation.

2. B.

   1. (1) All air carrier airports or their authorized agents may collect payment by credit card, debit card, or a similar approved payment device for any transaction including but not limited to food and beverage or other consumer-related purchases in commercial terminal facilities.
   2. (2) No air carrier airport or its authorized agent shall prohibit the use of United States currency, coin or paper money, for the payment of such transactions.
3. C. The provisions of this Section shall not apply to the purchase of airline tickets, luggage fees, purchases through the airline, parking fees, or rental transactions, and transactions involving self-service kiosks or vending machines, or fees charged directly by an airport for nonconsumer services or items.

Acts 2024, No. 70, §1.