Section 1005.16 - Disclosures at automated teller machines(a)Definition. "Automated teller machine operator" means any person that operates an automated teller machine at which a consumer initiates an electronic fund transfer or a balance inquiry and that does not hold the account to or from which the transfer is made, or about which an inquiry is made.(b)General. An automated teller machine operator that imposes a fee on a consumer for initiating an electronic fund transfer or a balance inquiry must provide a notice that a fee will be imposed for providing electronic fund transfer services or a balance inquiry that discloses the amount of the fee.(c)Notice requirement. An automated teller machine operator must provide the notice required by paragraph (b) of this section either by showing it on the screen of the automated teller machine or by providing it on paper, before the consumer is committed to paying a fee.(d)Imposition of fee. An automated teller machine operator may impose a fee on a consumer for initiating an electronic fund transfer or a balance inquiry only if:(1) The consumer is provided the notice required under paragraph (c) of this section, and(2) The consumer elects to continue the transaction or inquiry after receiving such notice.76 FR 81023, Dec. 27, 2011, as amended at 78 FR 18224, Mar. 26, 2013