Hawaii SB3255 requires retail merchants to accept cash for in-person purchases.

Hawaii SB3255 amends state law to mandate that retail merchants accept cash for in-person transactions. This requirement aims to ensure access to goods and services for individuals who rely on cash, including the elderly, low-income residents, and those without access to banking services. The bill excludes online purchases and sales made over the Internet. The legislature finds that refusing cash payments creates barriers to commerce, undermines consumer choice, and exacerbates economic inequities. The Act takes effect upon approval.

Hawaii SB3255 requires retail merchants to accept cash for in-person purchases.

Hawaii SB3255 amends state law to mandate that retail merchants accept cash for in-person transactions. This requirement aims to ensure access to goods and services for individuals who rely on cash, including the elderly, low-income residents, and those without access to banking services. The bill excludes online purchases and sales made over the Internet. The legislature finds that refusing cash payments creates barriers to commerce, undermines consumer choice, and exacerbates economic inequities. The Act takes effect upon approval.