Burzichelli Legislation Allowing for Cashless Payment at Certain Sports and Entertainment Venues Now Law

(TRENTON) – In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Assembly member John Burzichelli (D-Cumberland, Gloucester, Salem) sponsors legislation signed into law by Governor Phil Murphy on Monday that would allow cashless payments at concession stands and merchandise shops at sporting and entertainment venues.

The goal of the bill (A-4631) is to decrease physical contact in venues with a seating capacity of 10,000 or more and give them the ability to shorten wait times by using cashless payment systems.  The measure was previously approved by the Assembly in January 62-9-4, and by the Senate in July 39-1.

The law’s sponsor Assemblyman Burzichelli issued the following statement:

“COVID-19 has made it very difficult to enjoy sports and entertainment the way we are accustomed to.  This bill will enhance the safety for the people at venues and greatly decrease the time someone waits in line.  We want to reduce the risk of contracting COVID-19 as much as possible and give people a more comfortable experience at these events.”