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Retailers Can't Refuse To Accept Cash Under New CT Measure Retailers Can't Refuse To Accept Cash Under New CT Measure
Retailers Can't Refuse To Accept Cash Under New CT Measure Cash will remain king in Connecticut, as lawmakers opted to prohibit cashless retailers from setting up shop in the state. Committee members of the General Assembly approved legislation that will prohibit businesses such as Amazon Go from refusing cash for payment. The bill was passed, following in the footsteps of several other states nationwide who are encouraging consumers to use cash. The bill, which was introduced by Rep. Holly Cheeseman, overwhelmingly passed last month by a 15 to 1 vote. Fairfield County Rep. David Rutigliano was the lone dissenter, arguing that such measures should …

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