Bill > H5161

This bill creates a new chapter in Rhode Island's commercial laws related to grocery stores. It places restrictions on the number of self-service checkout stations that grocery stores can have, requires a minimum number of manual checkout stations with human assistance, and provides a 10% discount to customers who use self-checkout for purchases of 10 or more items. The bill also grants enforcement authority to the consumer protection unit of the state attorney general's office, allows consumers to file complaints, and prohibits retaliation against employees or consumers who report violations. The goal of the bill is to address concerns around the social and economic impacts of increased use of self-checkout, including customer isolation, job loss, and disproportionate effects on certain demographics.

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