state_legiscan_drain · MD
Consumer Protection - Retail Transactions for Essential Consumer Goods - Cash Payments
September 29, 2025
Summary
If enacted, this bill would prohibit merchants in Maryland from refusing cash payments or charging extra for cash during the hours of 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. for essential consumer goods. It would also prohibit requiring customers to use credit or debit cards for such purchases. A violation would be considered an unfair, abusive, or deceptive trade practice.
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Source: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0191?ys=2026RS
Common questions
- What does "Consumer Protection - Retail Transactions for Essential Consumer Goods - Cash Payments" cover?
- If enacted, this bill would prohibit merchants in Maryland from refusing cash payments or charging extra for cash during the hours of 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.…
- When was it published?
- It was published on September 29, 2025.