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TN SB1858
TN SB1858AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 47, Chapter 18, relative to payments by consumers.
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Introduced
01/20/2022
01/20/2022
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/28/2022
04/28/2022
Introduced Session
112th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, prohibits a person selling or offering for sale goods or services at retail from requiring a buyer to pay using credit; requires a person selling or offering for sale goods or services at retail to accept legal tender when offered by the buyer as payment; violations treated as prohibited practice under Tennessee Consumer Protection Act of 1977. - Amends TCA Title 47, Chapter 18.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits retailers from requiring customers to pay using credit cards and instead requires them to accept legal tender (cash) as payment. Any violations would be treated as a prohibited practice under the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act of 1977. The bill aims to ensure that consumers have the option to use cash when purchasing goods or services at retail establishments in Tennessee. It takes effect on July 1, 2022.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee (on 01/26/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1858&ga=112 |
| Fiscal Note - HB1873 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/112/Fiscal/HB1873.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/112/Bill/SB1858.pdf |
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