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US ATM industry faces another year of legislative challenges
March 18, 2014 by David Tente — Executive Director, USA, ATM Industry Association
In late 2012, the ATM Industry Association achieved one of our most significant legislative successes — the elimination of the federal dual fee signage requirements that were part of Reg E. ATMIA was a key element of an industry coalition that made this happen.
We couldn't have achieved this victory without funding provided in part by the industry through contributions to the U.S. Defense Fund. The Defense Fund addressed important strategic issues that fall outside the general benefits of membership, and it is vital to protecting the health and vitality of our industry.
In 2014, we face another difficult year of industry challenges and need your support.
On the federal level, ATMIA has begun a multi-year effort to change Fed rules on ATM transaction routing choice. Regardless of what happens in the Federal Reserve Board appeals case on Durbin rules, there will be rule changes. Now is the time, before EMV is fully implemented, to aggressively advocate for ATM operator routing choice similar to that afforded to merchants.
On the state level — in your own back yard — ATMIA will take on additional key issues. These include:
- state laws that restrict or inhibit the deployment of ATMs by independent operators. With ATMIA support and member effort, a bill eliminating such restrictions was recently passed in Tennessee;
- a move by at least one state to classify surcharge revenue sharing as rent and, as such, subject to state sales tax;
- new restrictions on TANF/EBT card use at the ATM by the states as they implement 2012 federal guidelines; and
- serial plaintiffs who file ADA cases for the purpose of generating legal fees.
You can help ensure that the ATM industry continues to grow by supporting the ongoing efforts of ATMIA through your contribution to the U.S. Defense Fund.
To make it as easy as possible to support the fund, ATMIA offers options for donation: You can give securely online or request a payment schedule and the association will bill in any increment that works for you. For either option, payment can be made by check or credit card.
Your support of the U.S. Defense Fund can help to ensure the future health and vitality of the U.S. ATM industry. Let's make 2014 a record-setting year.
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ATM Industry Association (ATMIA)
The ATM Industry Association, founded in 1997, is a global non-profit trade association with over 10,500 members in 65 countries. The membership base covers the full range of this worldwide industry comprising over 2.2 million installed ATMs.
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