Self-Checkout Ban Bill Considered by California Lawmakers: Could Stores Be Forced to Close Automated Lanes?
San Francisco, California – California lawmakers are set to deliberate on a proposed bill that would potentially mandate stores to close their self-checkout lanes. The bill, if passed, would restrict grocery stores and retail drug stores from offering self-service options unless specific conditions are met. These conditions include limiting checkouts to 10 items or less, ensuring at least one staffed checkout station is available, prohibiting customers from purchasing certain items, and having an employee monitor …