Cash Store accused of violating BC payday lending laws; ordered to pay $6,200

June 20, 2012 - 12:50 PM

VICTORIA - Consumer Protection BC says Cash Store Financial Inc. (TSX:CSF) has been ordered to pay $6,200 in administrative penalties for violating the province's payday lending laws. The non-for-profit organization, which administers B.C.'s consumer protection laws, says it has found 30 violations involving three separate regulations.

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