BILL AS INTRODUCED H.527
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1 H.527
2 Introduced by Representatives Donahue of Northfield, Dolan of Waitsfield,
3 Krasnow of South Burlington, Leavitt of Grand Isle, and
4 Mulvaney-Stanak of Burlington
5 Referred to Committee on
6 Date:
7 Subject: Commerce and trade; consumer protection
8 Statement of purpose of bill as introduced: This bill proposes to prohibit a
9 retail business from refusing to accept cash payment.
10 An act relating to requiring retail businesses to accept cash
11 It is hereby enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Vermont:
12 Sec. 1. 9 V.S.A. § 2466d is added to read:
13 § 2466d. CASHLESS BUSINESSES; PROHIBITION
14 (a) A seller or lessor who offers goods or services to consumers shall not
15 refuse to accept cash as a method of payment.
16 (b) A person who violates this section commits an unfair practice in
17 commerce in violation of section 2453 of this title.
18 Sec. 2. EFFECTIVE DATE
19 This act shall take effect on July 1, 2024.
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