SF 5282

Introduction - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026)

Posted on 05/13/2026 09:07 a.m.

A bill for an act
relating to consumer protection; requiring retail establishments to accept cash as
payment; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 325F.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

new text begin [325F.983] ACCEPTANCE OF CASH REQUIRED.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Definitions. new text end

new text begin (a) For purposes of this section, the following terms have
the meanings given.
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new text begin (b) "Cash" means the physical currency of the United States, whether paper money or
coins.
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new text begin (c) "Retail establishment" means a place of business open to the general public for the
sale of goods or services.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Requirement. new text end

new text begin A retail establishment is required to accept cash from consumers
as payment for goods or services.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2026, and applies to sales of
goods and services on or after that date.
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