A bill

TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE 17 TO CHAPTER 1 OF TITLE 1 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY ESTABLISHMENT THAT HOLDS A RETAIL LICENSE TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE MUST ACCEPT CASH PAYMENTS FOR TRANSACTIONS.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

SECTION 1.   Chapter 1, Title 1 of the S.C. Code is amended by adding:

   Article 17

   Cash Payments

   Section 1-1-1110.   Any establishment that holds a retail license to do business in this State must accept cash payments for transactions.

SECTION 2.   This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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