R.I. becomes first state to limit grocery self-checkout lanes

GOV. DANIEL J. McKee signed legislation Thursday making Rhode Island the first state to set staffing limits on grocery store self-checkout lanes. / COURTESY OF GOV. DANIEL J. McKEE'S OFFICE

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island has become the first state in the country to impose a statewide staffing requirement on grocery store self-checkout lanes after Gov. Daniel J. McKee on Thursday signed legislation aimed at balancing automation with customer service and job protections. The new law, which takes effect immediately, requires grocery stores operating self-checkout stations

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