businesses; requirement to accept cash

HB 2683 requires Arizona physical retail businesses to accept cash for purchases under $100 without charging extra fees or penalties. It gives customers a legal right to sue businesses that violate this rule, with penalties of up to $1,000 per violation (capped at $5,000 per person). The law does not apply to online sales or written contracts that specify payment methods. This directly affects brick-and-mortar retailers and protects customers making smaller in-person purchases.