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> Incorrect, the battle is partly won in several U.S. cities (including NYC & SF) which passed laws to mandate acceptance of cash. I presume this[0] is that st
by bch 5y ago
> Incorrect, the battle is partly won in several U.S. cities (including NYC & SF) which passed laws to mandate acceptance of cash.
I presume this[0] is that story... If i understand correctly, federal law also requires cash to be accepted to repay a debt, which perhaps interesting to some, usually includes restaurants; you eat your meal, and incur a debt doing so. Perhaps with takeout they could refuse to hand over the bag/box until its paid w a credit/debit card, which is their prerogative (except apparently in SF, NYC, ...).
[0] https://www.technocracy.news/cash-is-king-san-francisco-to-ban-credit-only-stores/ https://www.technocracy.news/cash-is-king-san-francisco-to-b...
- seanmcdirmid 5y agoOnly if the restaurant takes payment after the meal. If they require payment before (like at McDonald’s), it isn’t considered a debt.
- wrycoder 5y agoI’ve been in DMVs (dept. of motor vehicles - a government office) that don’t accept cash. Check or charge only.