Entertainment Establishment Employee Safety Emergency Amendment Act of 2024

This bill allows certain retail stores and restaurants in Washington, D.C., to refuse cash payments as a form of transaction. It specifically applies to businesses with Class C or Class D licenses and to restaurants that operate 24 hours a day or stay open until 3:00 am at least two days per week. To implement this change, affected establishments must display clear, written notices at their doors or on menus stating that cash is not accepted. The law is designed to take effect immediately for up to 90 days as an emergency measure to enhance employee safety.