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Supervisor requests more outreach; committee continues cashless-business repeal proposal

Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors · February 12, 2026
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Summary

Sponsors asked to continue an ordinance that would repeal San Francisco's cash-acceptance requirement for brick-and-mortar stores to allow more community engagement. Public commenters were split: some urged retaining the cash rule for privacy and access; business representatives cited operational and safety burdens. The committee voted to continue the item.

An ordinance to repeal Police Code Article 55'the city's rule requiring brick-and-mortar businesses to accept cash'was continued at the sponsor's request, after brief comment from residents and business groups.

Melanie Mathewson, presenting on behalf of Board President Mandelmann, asked the committee to continue the item so the sponsor could…

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