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Committee advances outreach on proposed cashless retail ban, holds parts of framework for further work

Economic Development Jobs Committee · December 3, 2025
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Summary

The committee moved to solicit business input on a CLA‑recommended cashless retail framework, instructing EWDD, CLA and the civil‑rights office to report back in 60 days on enforcement models, exceptions and education; council held some recommendations for additional stakeholder review.

The committee instructed the Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD), the Chief Legislative Analyst and the city department referenced in the CLA report to solicit small‑business feedback and return in 60 days with recommendations on enforcement and fines for a proposed cashless retail ban framework.

CLA staff presented a survey of other jurisdictions and a menu of possible requirements — acceptance of cash, prohibition on charging higher prices to cash‑paying…

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