Section 6160 Of Chapter 2.6. State Payment Card Act From California Government Code >> Division 7. >> Title 1. >> Chapter 2.6.

. The Legislature finds and declares that there are costs associated with all forms of payment, including cash and checks. The Legislature further finds and declares that by accepting payment by credit card or other payment devices, state agencies will be able to take advantage of new technologies that will improve their efficiency and will increase consumer convenience and choice by providing state consumers with an alternative method of payment.