1. (1) As used in this section:

   1. (a) "Electronic payment" means use of a form of payment processed through electronic means, including use of a credit card, debit card, or automatic clearinghouse transaction.

   2. (b) "Electronic payment fee" means the fee assessed to defray:

      1. (i) a charge, discount fee, or process fee charged by a processing agent to process an electronic payment, including a credit card company; or
      2. (ii) costs associated with the purchase of equipment necessary for processing an electronic payment.

2. (2)

   1. (a) The division may impose and collect an electronic payment fee on an electronic payment related to a license, permit, or certificate of registration, including a license, permit, or certification of registration under:

      1. (i) Chapter 4, Licenses, Permits, Certificates of Registration, and Tags;
      2. (ii) Section 23A-6-404;
      3. (iii) Section 23A-7-202;
      4. (iv) Subsection 23A-9-305(3);
      5. (v) Subsection 23A-11-203(3); and
      6. (vi) Subsection 23A-12-202(1)(b).
   2. (b) The division may charge an electronic payment fee under this section in an amount not to exceed 3% of the electronic payment.
   3. (c) With regard to the electronic payment fee, the division is not required to separately identify the electronic payment fee from a fee imposed for a license, permit, or certificate of registration listed in Subsection (2)(a).
3. (3) The division shall deposit the fee into the Wildlife Resources Account created in Section 23A-3-201.

Enacted by Chapter 347, 2024 General Session