The act requires retail establishments that offer goods or services to accept United States currency (cash) to purchase the goods or services, but does not apply to:Establishments that do not have an individual accepting payment in person;
Establishments that provide a device to convert cash into a prepaid card with no fee and a minimum balance of no more than one dollar;
A transaction in which a security deposit is placed on a credit card or in which a credit card number is provided to cover unforeseen damages or expenses; and
A bank or credit union.
A violation is a class 2 petty offense punishable by a fine of up to $250. The act applies to offenses committed on or after the effective date of this act.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

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