Stores Across State Must Accept Cash Payments ?? Face Fines

Starting Saturday, stores in New York must accept cash payments.

The new law starts on March 21. All food stores and shops in the state must take cash for items and services. The law also says businesses cannot charge more for cash payments.

Attorney General Letitia James said this law is important. She said all New Yorkers have the right to pay how they want. They should not be denied access to things they need, like food and clothes, just because they pay in cash.

Bayport Flower Houses is a business that sells flowers. The manager, Amy Auwaerter, said they already accept cash. They are ready for the new law.

The law applies to restaurants and bars too. There are some exceptions. Stores do not have to accept bills over $20. They only need to take cash in person.

Customers can report stores that do not follow this law. The state can fine (penalise) stores that break the rules. Fines can be up to $1,000 for the first time and $1,500 for later offences.

How much do you know?

When does the new law requiring stores in New York to accept cash payments start?

March 1

March 15

March 21

April 1

What types of businesses must accept cash according to the new law?

Only restaurants

Only flower shops

All food stores and shops

Only clothing stores

What is the maximum fine for stores that break the cash acceptance rules for the first time?

$500

$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

Who is the Attorney General who commented on the importance of the cash payment law?

Letitia James

Andrew Cuomo

Bill de Blasio

Kathy Hochul

What is the maximum bill amount that stores are not required to accept in cash?

$10

$20

$50

$100

Which business mentioned is already accepting cash payments?

Bayport Flower Houses

Joe's Diner

NYC Grocery

Central Park Cafe

The law applies only to food stores and excludes clothing shops.

True False

Customers can report stores that do not comply with the cash acceptance law.

True False

Fines for violating the cash acceptance law can be as high as $1,500 for the first offence.

True False

The law states that businesses cannot charge more for cash payments.

True False

Amy Auwaerter is the manager of a cash-only business.

True False

All stores must accept cash payments in person according to the law.

True False

Starting Saturday, stores in New York must accept cash payments beginning on .

Attorney General Letitia James stated that all New Yorkers have the right to pay how they .

Fines for a violation can be up to $1,000 for the time.

The law requires all food stores and shops in the state to accept .

Stores do not have to accept bills over .

Bayport Flower Houses, managed by Amy Auwaerter, stated they are ready for the new .

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