HB 97 DE
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 6 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PROHIBITED TRADE PRACTICES AND PAY WITH CASH.
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Summary
This Act prohibits the seller of consumer goods or services from refusing to accept cash payment, except in limited circumstances. It creates graduated civil penalties for violations and provides consumers a private right of action to recover double damages, including consequential damages, for a second violation of the law and triple damages for subsequent violations. The Division of Consumer Protection has authority to enforce the law.
Sponsors (2)
- Gerald L. Brady · primary
- S. Elizabeth Lockman Democratic · primary
9 coauthors / cosponsors
- Sarah McBride · cosponsor
- John "Jack" Walsh Democratic · cosponsor
- Paul S. Baumbach · cosponsor
- Stephanie T. Bolden · cosponsor
- Franklin D. Cooke Democratic · cosponsor
- John A. Kowalko · cosponsor
- Larry Lambert Democratic · cosponsor
- Eric Morrison Democratic · cosponsor
- Kimberly Williams Democratic · cosponsor
Action history (1)
- Mar 4, 2021 Introduced and Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce Committee in House · lower
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