Ban on cash-free businesses passes in unincorporated Snohomish County [View all]

EVERETT — Starting in 2025, businesses in unincorporated Snohomish County will be required to accept cash.

After more than a month of deliberations, the Snohomish County Council approved the ordinance unanimously Wednesday.

Council member Nate Nehring, who proposed the change, said the measure will protect people who are more likely to use cash — children, senior citizens, homeless people and residents who don’t trust banking institutions.

Residents who spoke at public comment Wednesday praised the ordinance for being bipartisan and reducing economic barriers for more vulnerable people.

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