New Legislation Would Require Businesses and Government to Accept Cash

New Legislation Would Require Businesses and Government to Accept Cash


The “cashless society?” Not quite yet in Ohio if legislators pass what they named the Currency Access to Spend Here (CASH) bill which would require businesses and government to accept cash payments up to $500.

“It’s simple, cash is the basis for business in America. Our taxpayers should always have the ability to use cash in their daily lives,” Ohio state Rep. David Thomas (R-Jefferson) told Fox Business.

Thomas introduced the bill in late October. A hearing was held on the legislation this month.

“I hear from residents who may not trust virtual payment options or just prefer to use physical cash,” Thomas also said. “This bill balances the needs of government and business to be efficient with the ability to still rely on physical

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