An MALPB has the ability to enter into contracts with third parties, which includes, but is not limited to, holding companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, eligible organizations, support organizations, independent contractors, and agents, to perform services related to the MALPB's authorized merchant acquiring activities. In the event an MALPB has a third party perform services related to its authorized merchant acquiring activities, the MALPB will remain responsible for these services being performed in compliance with the Act and the Rules.
Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 80-12-8-.04
O.C.G.A. §§ 7-9-3, 7-9-13.