New York S04153 prohibits food stores and retail establishments from refusing cash payments and imposes civil penalties for violations.

New York S04153 amends the general business law to prohibit food stores and retail establishments from refusing to accept payment in cash. Exceptions include cash bills over twenty dollars and cash payments for telephone, mail, or internet-based transactions unless conducted in person. Establishments using devices that convert cash to prepaid cards must accept cash if the device malfunctions and must display a sign indicating this requirement.

New York S04153 prohibits food stores and retail establishments from refusing cash payments and imposes civil penalties for violations.

New York S04153 amends the general business law to prohibit food stores and retail establishments from refusing to accept payment in cash. Exceptions include cash bills over twenty dollars and cash payments for telephone, mail, or internet-based transactions unless conducted in person. Establishments using devices that convert cash to prepaid cards must accept cash if the device malfunctions and must display a sign indicating this requirement.