Lawmakers want to ensure that businesses and customers know that cash is still king in Oregon. The Oregon Senate passed a bill aimed at raising awareness among the public about the state’s requirement to accept cash.
Senate Bill 1176 would require the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) to conduct a comprehensive public education campaign, informing businesses and customers about the legal obligation to accept cash.
“If you’re using services or paying for goods with U.S. currency, cash is still king, and they must accept that,” said Sen. James Manning Jr., a chief sponsor of the bill…