Ask Laz: Does California’s credit card law apply to a Mexican boat?
Columnist David Lazarus answers your consumer questions in this one-minute video.
Phyllis’ husband booked a fishing trip out of San Diego. They’d be heading into Mexican waters.
However, the charter company wanted an extra 3% payment for the husband to use his credit card. He said he didn’t think that was allowed under California law.
The charter company said that because a Mexican boat was being used, state law didn’t apply.
ASK LAZ: Smart answers to consumer questions
Phyllis asks: Really?
It’s an intriguing question. Mexican boat ... Mexican waters ... a loophole in state law?
For the answer, check out today’s Ask Laz video.
If you have a consumer question, email me at asklaz@latimes.com or contact me via Twitter @Davidlaz.
