Bill
Bill > HB940
GA HB940
GA HB940Fair Business Practices Act of 1975; require retail stores to accept cash for purchases
summary
Introduced
01/12/2024
01/12/2024
In Committee
02/09/2024
02/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/28/2024
03/28/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Part 2 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Fair Business Practices Act of 1975," so as to require persons operating retail stores to accept cash for purchases; to provide for definitions; to provide exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends the "Fair Business Practices Act of 1975" in Georgia to require persons operating retail stores to accept cash as a form of payment, unless they fall under certain exceptions. The bill defines key terms like "cash," "fully autonomous store," and "retail store." The exceptions include stores located within venues hosting large events, airports with high traffic, fully autonomous stores, and wholesale clubs. Violations of this law would be subject to penalties under the Fair Business Practices Act.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (6)
Carter Barrett (R)*,
Chas Cannon (R)*,
Mitchell Horner (R)*,
Todd Jones (R)*,
Farooq Mughal (D)*,
Noel Williams (R)*,
Last Action
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute (on 02/09/2024)
Official Document
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66079 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/223605 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/221213 |
Loading...