SB 6258 - DIGEST

     Declares that it is the intent of this act to encourage responsible credit card marketing to students, and to make available to students and their families information and counseling on responsible and prudent use of credit.

     Declares that it is unlawful to issue a credit card in violation of this act.  A violation is punishable under chapter 7.80 RCW as a civil infraction against any officer, employee, or agent of the credit card issuer in violation of this chapter.

     Finds that the practices covered by this chapter are matters vitally affecting the public interest for the purpose of applying the consumer protection act, chapter 19.86 RCW.

     Provides that the sale or other transfer of lists of student names and addresses or other identifiers by institutions of higher education to credit card issuers or affiliates of credit card issuers is prohibited.