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GA SB548

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/21/2024

Primary Sponsor

Derek Mallow

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Merchants in Georgia would be prohibited from refusing to accept cash (legal tender) as payment for goods and services
  • Merchants would be barred from discriminating against cash buyers by requiring the use of credit to complete a purchase
  • "Merchant" is defined as any person, including employees, who offers goods, wares, merchandise, or services for sale to the public in Georgia
  • The prohibition applies unless otherwise permitted by law
  • Amends the Georgia "Fair Business Practices Act of 1975" by adding new Code section 10-1-393.20

Legislative Description

"Fair Business Practices Act of 1975"; merchants from refusing to accept cash for purchases; prohibit

Last Action

Senate Read and Referred

2/22/2024

Committee Referrals

Banking and Financial Institutions2/22/2024

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