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GA HB940
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/12/2024
Primary Sponsor
Todd Jones
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AI Summary
- Retail stores in Georgia would be required to accept U.S. physical currency and coin as payment for any goods or services, including food products, making it unlawful to refuse cash from consumers
- Stores may use self-checkout kiosks that do not accept cash, provided at least one cash-accepting payment option is available within the store
- Exempt from the requirement are: retail stores in entertainment venues with 2,500+ attendees, stores in airports with more than 500 daily takeoffs and landings, fully autonomous stores with no employees processing transactions, and membership-based wholesale clubs
- Violations are subject to penalties under the existing Fair Business Practices Act of 1975
- Amends Part 2 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated by adding new Code Section 10-1-393.20
Legislative Description
Fair Business Practices Act of 1975; require retail stores to accept cash for purchases
Last Action
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
2/9/2024
Committee Referrals
Agriculture and Consumer Affairs1/22/2024
Full Bill Text
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