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NY S05190

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/26/2021

Primary Sponsor

James Sanders

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends General Business Law by adding section 396-ii to prohibit food-service and retail establishments from refusing cash payments as a policy.

  • Defines "food-service establishment" as any business selling food or beverages to the public for consumption on or off premises.

  • Defines "retail establishment" as any business selling consumer commodities or providing services to consumers at retail.

  • Imposes civil penalties of up to $250 for the first violation and up to $500 for each subsequent violation.

  • Grants the Department of Labor authority to promulgate rules necessary to implement and enforce this section, with the law taking effect 120 days after enactment.

Legislative Description

Relates to prohibiting retail establishments including food-service establishments from refusing to accept payment in cash; provides a civil penalty will be assessed for such actions.

Last Action

COMMITTED TO RULES

6/3/2022

Committee Referrals

Rules6/3/2022
Consumer Affairs and Protection2/26/2021

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