Chapter 4 Trade Association |
| Article 44 |
Electronic payment institutions shall join a trade association designated by the competent authority or the Electronic Payment Committee of the Bankers Association of the Republic of China before commencing operation.
The charter of the trade association designated by the competent authority and bylaws and meeting rules governing of the Electronic Payment Committee of the Bankers Association referred to in the preceding paragraph shall be submitted to the competent authority for approval. The same applies to their subsequent amendments
The businesses of the trade association designated by the competent authority referred to in Paragraph 1 hereof shall be subject to the guidance and supervision of the competent authority. |
| Article 45 |
The trade association designated by the competent authority or the Electronic Payment Committee of the Bankers Association shall undertake the following activities to promote the sound operations of members and uphold the reputation of the industry:
1. Assist the competent authority in promoting and studying policies and laws and regulations related to electronic payment institution businesses;
2. Prepare and periodically review the bylaws for common businesses or self-disciplinary pacts and report them to the competent authority for record; the same applies to their subsequent amendments.
3. Provide necessary guidance to members with respect to the electronic payment business they operate or mediate disputes therebetween; and
4. Undertake other matters designated by the competent authority.
Electronic payment institutions shall observe the business bylaws and self-disciplinary pacts referred to in Subparagraph 2 of the preceding paragraph. |