Ohio SB30 requires retail merchants to accept cash payments and offer a cash-to-prepaid card conversion option.

Ohio SB30 mandates that retail merchants accept cash payments from buyers. It also requires merchants to provide an option for customers to convert their cash into a prepaid card for transactions, provided the card has no fees, no expiration date, and no minimum deposit requirement. Violations of this requirement are considered unfair or deceptive practices, with injured parties entitled to legal remedies. Exceptions include certain airports, parking facilities, and businesses with specific payment policies.

Ohio SB30 requires retail merchants to accept cash payments and offer a cash-to-prepaid card conversion option.

Ohio SB30 mandates that retail merchants accept cash payments from buyers. It also requires merchants to provide an option for customers to convert their cash into a prepaid card for transactions, provided the card has no fees, no expiration date, and no minimum deposit requirement. Violations of this requirement are considered unfair or deceptive practices, with injured parties entitled to legal remedies. Exceptions include certain airports, parking facilities, and businesses with specific payment policies.