Illinois retailers must accept cash up to $500 under new Sen. Belt law

Illinois retailers must accept cash up to $500 under new Sen. Belt law

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Christopher Belt’s measure to prohibit retailers from refusing cash payments up to $500 was signed into law.“Cash is still necessary for many working people and seniors across our state,” said Belt (D-Swansea). “This law ensures no one is turned away from making a purchase because they choose to pay with the money they have in their pocket.”Belt’s law will prohibit retailers from refusing cash payments up to $500 or p…

Retailers to accept cash up to $500 thanks to Belt law

SPRINGFIELD– State Senator Christopher Belt’s measure to prohibit retailers from refusing cash payments up to $500 was signed into law. “Cash is still necessary for many working people and seniors across our state,” said Belt (D-Swansea). “This law ensures no one is turned away from making a purchase because they choose to pay with the money they have in their pocket.” Belt’s law will prohibit retailers from refusing cash payments up to $500 or …