Requires retail merchants in Hawaii to accept cash payments for in-person transactions.
This bill mandates that retail merchants in Hawaii accept cash as a form of payment for in-person transactions, aiming to ensure access to goods and services for unbanked or underbanked individuals. It prohibits merchants from refusing cash for everyday transactions, addressing economic inequities and consumer choice. The provision does not apply to online purchases or sales made over the Internet. The bill emphasizes the importance of cash as a legal tender and aims to prevent barriers to commerce that may disproportionately affect vulnerable populations.
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