Escambia County; sheriff authorized to establish procedures for use of credit or debit card

HB 201 authorizes the Escambia County Sheriff to use credit or debit cards for official office purchases, subject to specific financial safeguards. The bill requires the sheriff to establish written procedures including monthly spending limits per purchase and total monthly spending, secure card access controls, and monthly bill reviews to prevent unauthorized charges. It also mandates that the sheriff consider factors like annual fees and rewards when selecting a card provider, with any rewards deposited into the sheriff's discretionary account. The law explicitly prohibits exceeding budgeted funds or creating new debt for the county.