Bill > HB4060

This bill mandates that all retail businesses in West Virginia that sell food, goods, or services must accept United States currency, commonly known as cash, as a form of payment, meaning they cannot force customers to use credit cards, debit cards, or other electronic payment methods when the customer is physically present. However, this requirement does not apply to transactions made over the phone, by mail, online, or through other means where the customer is not present at the business's physical location. The West Virginia Treasurer's Office is empowered to create rules for implementing this law, which could include granting exemptions for certain types of businesses, goods, services, currency denominations, or transaction amounts. Violating this law could result in a fine of up to $500, and the West Virginia Department of Commerce is authorized to take necessary steps to put this act into effect immediately upon its passage.

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