New York State Compels Businesses To Accept Cash! Body of text:
Posted on: 13/04/2026New York Attorney General Letitia James issued a consumer alert recently reminding New Yorkers that stores throughout the state must now allow customers to pay in cash. Under a new law going into effect on March 21, 2026, it is illegal for a New York food store or retail establishment to refuse payment in cash for goods or services. The new statewide law mirrors a similar New York City law that has been in effect since 2020.
Businesses which fail to comply will face a $1000 fine for a first contravention of the law. Each subsequent contravention will see a $1500 penalty imposed.
This is BRILLIANT news, following so quickly on Sweden and Jersey also acting to compel cash acceptance.
The public are having their right to use cash confirmed by legislation EVERYWHERE - apart from here in the UK!
Time for Sir Keir Starmer and his Government to prove they do NOT believe the British public are 2nd Class Citizens by passing immediately Payment Choice Legislation that guarantees cash is accepted by every business in the United Kingdom!
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