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ND HB1299
Prohibiting a retail establishment from refusing to accept cash as payment; and to provide a penalty.
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Introduced
01/11/2021
01/11/2021
In Committee
01/20/2021
01/20/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/29/2021
04/29/2021
Introduced Session
67th Legislative Assembly
Bill Summary
A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 51-07 of the North Dakota 2 Century Code, relating to prohibiting a retail establishment from refusing to accept cash as 3 payment; and to provide a penalty.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits retail establishments in North Dakota from refusing to accept cash as payment for merchandise. It defines "cash" as U.S. coin or currency and "retail establishment" as businesses with a fixed physical location. The bill outlines several exceptions where a retailer may refuse cash, such as for transactions larger than $20, suspected counterfeit cash, or at certain types of businesses like wholesale clubs or parking facilities. The bill also authorizes the state Attorney General to investigate alleged violations, issue cease and desist orders, and impose civil penalties up to $250 for a first offense and $500 for subsequent offenses.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (9)
Cole Christensen (R)*,
Jim Kasper (R)*,
Ben Koppelman (R)*,
Scott Louser (R)*,
Andrew Marschall (R)*,
Marvin Nelson (D)*,
David Clemens (R),
Jason Heitkamp (R),
Scott Meyer (R),
Last Action
Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 21 nays 70 (on 01/26/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.nd.gov/assembly/67-2021/bill-actions/ba1299.html |
| BillText | https://www.legis.nd.gov/assembly/67-2021/documents/21-0437-01001a.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.legis.nd.gov/assembly/67-2021/documents/21-0437-02000.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.legis.nd.gov/assembly/67-2021/documents/21-0437-01000.pdf |
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