US EditionNY Stores Must Accept Cash as of Saturday
The law bans cash refusal and surcharges on cash payments in New York food stores and retailers, with penalties up to $1,500 per violation, officials said.
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CONSUMER ALERT: New York stores must now accept cash payments, with a few exceptions
Stores in New York must now accept cash from customers, per a new law that went into effect on Saturday. The law now makes it illegal for any food store or retail establishment in the state to refuse to accept cash for goods or services. The new statewide law mirrors a similar NYC law that has been in effect since 2020. NYS Attorney General Letitia James is encouraging all New Yorkers to submit a complaint to the Office of the Attorney General …
A new New York State law mandating cash payments took effect on March 21, requiring all retail and restaurant businesses statewide to accept cash for face-to-face transactions. New York Attorney General Letitia James emphasized that the state government will strictly enforce the law and urged the public to file complaints with the Attorney General's Office (OAG) if they discover any violations.
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