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NY S05190
Bill
Status
2/26/2021
Primary Sponsor
James Sanders
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AI Summary
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Amends General Business Law by adding section 396-ii to prohibit food-service and retail establishments from refusing cash payments as a policy.
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Defines "food-service establishment" as any business selling food or beverages to the public for consumption on or off premises.
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Defines "retail establishment" as any business selling consumer commodities or providing services to consumers at retail.
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Imposes civil penalties of up to $250 for the first violation and up to $500 for each subsequent violation.
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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