Bill > H0024

This bill requires retail businesses in Vermont to accept cash as a valid payment method, prohibiting them from refusing cash transactions for goods or services. Specifically, the bill adds a new section to Vermont's legal code (9 V.S.A. § 2466d) that mandates sellers and lessors accept cash payments from consumers. If a business violates this requirement, they will be considered to have committed an unfair practice in commerce, which is subject to penalties under existing state commerce regulations. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, giving businesses time to adjust their payment policies. This legislation aims to ensure that consumers who rely on cash, such as those without bank accounts or credit cards, are not excluded from making purchases and can participate fully in commercial transactions.

Business and Industry

https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.24