House Amendment 2 to House Bill 299

This amendment exempts from the definition of “retail store”, transactions for the rental of consumer goods, services, or accommodations for which posting collateral or security is typically required. This amendment also exempts transactions at any sporting or entertainment event, including music festivals. This Amendment also provides an exception to the prohibition against requiring consumer paying with cash to use automated machines that convert cash into prepaid cards. That exception is for food stores and retail establishments that provide a device on premises that converts cash into a prepaid card so long as the device meets certain requirements. This amendment also removes the provision creating a private right of action since the Division of Consumer Protection is authorized to interpret, implement and enforce the chapter. Finally, this amendment removes the provision prohibiting retail stores from having fewer checkout locations for consumers paying with cash than for consumers using non-cash methods.