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New York's cash-acceptance law takes effect March 21, requiring food stores and retailers to accept cash, banning higher prices for cash or mandatory card payments, with penalties up to $1,000 for the first violation and $1,500 for subsequent ones; exemptions include denominations over $20, remote orders, and cash-to-prepaid-card conversions (without extra fees).
A lawsuit in Bergen County, New Jersey, accuses the American Dream mall of violating longstanding blue laws that prohibit the sale of certain items on Sundays, including lumber, furniture, and apparel. The mall's operators claim the law doesn't apply because the property is owned by the state, but critics argue the law is still enforceable. The case highlights ongoing tensions between modern retail practices and traditional Sunday laws, with local residents supporting the laws to reduce traffic and maintain peace.