Entertainment Establishment Employee Safety Amendment Act of 2024

This bill allows restaurants, hotels, nightclubs, and other entertainment venues in Washington, D.C., that hold Class C or Class D alcohol licenses to choose not to accept cash payments. The legislation amends existing rules to exempt these specific businesses from a broader prohibition on cashless operations that is scheduled to take effect in January 2025. By permitting these establishments to operate without cash, the bill aims to reduce the risk of robberies and burglaries that often target venues holding large amounts of money. While the law grants this option to alcohol-serving businesses, it does not require them to stop accepting cash, and it does not apply to retail stores without on-premises alcohol licenses.