Section 6. A person shall not issue to a consumer an access device to the consumer's account for the purpose of initiating an electronic fund transfer other than: (1) in response to a request or application therefor and upon verification of the consumer's identity, which may be by any reasonable means such as by photograph, fingerprint, personal visit, signature comparison or appropriate non-documentary means; or (2) as a renewal of, or in substitution for, an accepted access device, whether issued by the initial issuer or a successor.
Structure Massachusetts General Laws
Part I - Administration of the Government
Chapter 167b - Electronic Branches and Electronic Fund Transfers
Section 2 - Regulations; Advisory Rulings; Reconsideration of Rulings; Model Clauses
Section 4 - Application to Purchase, Establish, Install, etc.; Information; Notice of Decision
Section 6 - Consumer Access to Electronic Fund Transfer
Section 8 - Disclosure of Terms and Conditions; Information Included
Section 9 - Documentation of Transfers; Contents; Notice; Periodic Statements
Section 10 - Preauthorized Transfers
Section 13 - System Malfunction; Suspension of Obligation
Section 14 - Identifying Numbers; Social Security Number; Prohibition
Section 15 - Credit or Cash Refunds
Section 16 - Disclosure of Information
Section 17 - Remedies for Wrong Resolution of Account Error Resulting From Electronic Funds Transfer
Section 18 - Liability of Consumer for Unauthorized Transfer
Section 19 - Liability of Financial Institution to Consumer
Section 20 - Liability of Any Person to Consumer
Section 21 - Violations; Arrest Without Warrant
Section 22 - Actions and Proceedings; Injunctions; Penalties