An act relating to requiring retail businesses to accept cash
This bill requires retail businesses in Vermont to accept cash payments for transactions of $1,000 or less. It prohibits sellers from refusing cash unless the purchase amount exceeds the $1,000 threshold, with violations classified as unfair commerce practices. The law would take effect on July 1, 2024, affecting all retail businesses operating in the state.
Bill status
introduced
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 3, 2024
Last action Jan 3, 2024
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Jan 3, 2024
Introduced
Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Andrew Perchlik
DDemocratic/Progressive
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