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NY S04134
NY S04134Prohibits food-service and retail establishments from refusing to accept cash as payment for goods or services and calls for a civil fine if an establishment should refuse cash as payment.
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Introduced
02/02/2021
02/02/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 General Assembly
Bill Summary
Prohibits food-service and retail establishments from refusing to accept cash as payment for goods or services and calls for a civil fine if an establishment should refuse cash as payment.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits food-service and retail establishments from refusing to accept cash as payment for goods or services, and calls for a civil fine if an establishment should refuse cash as payment. The bill defines "food-service establishment" as an establishment that offers food or beverages for consumption on or off the premises, and "retail establishment" as an establishment that sells, displays, or offers consumer commodities for sale or provides services to consumers at retail. The bill also grants the Department of Labor the authority to promulgate rules to implement and enforce this new law.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION (on 01/05/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/S4134 | 02/03/2021 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S04134&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S04134 | 02/03/2021 |
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