Cashless Retailer Extension Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2024

This resolution declares an emergency to extend a ban on cashless retailers in Washington, D.C., until January 1, 2026. The measure prevents businesses from refusing cash payments, posting signs that they do not accept cash, or charging higher prices for cash transactions. The bill cites recent crime statistics and business surveys as reasons for the extension, noting that most retailers still accept cash and that those who do not have faced high rates of robbery. By adopting this change after a single reading, the Council aims to provide continued protection for businesses and staff who handle physical cash reserves.