Plain English Breakdown
The official metadata lists conflicting Act numbers (A26-0195 vs B26-0395) and effective date ranges; the text confirms a 225-day expiration but does not explicitly state the final start date in the excerpt provided.
Entertainment Establishment Employee Safety Extension Temporary Amendment Act of 2025
This temporary law allows certain retail stores and restaurants in Washington, D.C., to refuse cash payments if they post a clear notice.
What This Bill Does
- Amends section 28-5404 of the District of Columbia Official Code on a temporary basis.
- Allows retail establishments with a valid on-premises Class C or Class D retailer license to refuse cash as payment.
- Permits restaurants that operate 24 hours a day, or open at least two days a week after 3:00 a.m., to refuse cash.
- Requires these businesses to display written, conspicuous notice on their door or menu stating they do not accept cash.
Who It Names or Affects
- Retail establishments holding valid on-premises Class C or Class D retailer licenses in Washington, D.C.
- Restaurants defined under section 25-101(43) that operate 24 hours a day.
- Restaurants that open at least two days per week after 3:00 a.m.
Terms To Know
- Class C or Class D retailer license
- A specific type of on-premises permit required for certain retail businesses to operate in Washington, D.C.
- Conspicuous notice
- A clear and visible written sign displayed on the door or menu that customers can easily see before entering or ordering.
Limits and Unknowns
- The law expires automatically after 225 days from the date it takes effect.
- The text does not specify penalties for businesses that fail to display the required notice.
- The exact start date depends on approval by the Mayor and a 30-day congressional review period.