An Act To Prohibit Businesses From Refusing To Accept Cash For In-Person Payments

LD 1159 requires Maine businesses selling goods or services in person to accept cash for transactions under $2,000. It prohibits businesses from refusing cash payments, posting "cash not accepted" signs, requiring only electronic payments, or charging higher prices for cash payments. The law applies only to in-person retail sales, excluding transactions made by phone, mail, or online. Businesses must accept cash as a valid payment method for qualifying in-person purchases without penalty or extra cost.