OHIO — Ohio lawmakers are considering a proposal that would require most businesses and government offices to accept cash for in-person transactions of $500 or less.
House Bill 554, introduced in October by Rep. David Thomas (R-Smithville), would mandate that each business or government agency maintain at least one point-of-sale location that accepts cash. The bill would also prohibit charging higher prices to customers who pay with cash rather than a card or digital method.
Thomas introduced the measure after hearing from constituents who said they were turned away when trying to pay with cash…