Entertainment Establishment Employee Safety Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2024

This resolution declares an emergency to temporarily exempt certain liquor stores and bars from a law requiring them to accept cash payments. The measure directly affects retail establishments holding valid Class C or Class D alcohol licenses, allowing them to refuse cash to reduce the risk of robbery and burglary. It acknowledges that while a 2020 law generally prohibited cash refusal, safety concerns for employees have led to a temporary pause on this rule until January 1, 2025. The bill cites rising contactless payment usage and declining cash transactions as context for balancing business safety with the needs of unbanked consumers.