Councilwoman Heather Hutt introduced the motion in August, saying many Angelenos, especially low-income residents, are denied access to credit or are unable to obtain bank accounts.
The Los Angeles City Council is getting closer to banning cashless retail businesses. Tuesday, the council voted 13-0 to instruct staff to prepare a report examining cashless policies in other cities and to provide recommendations for a similar policy in Los Angeles.
"Others may not be able to participate in the formal banking system, or may be excluded from that system against their will. ... barring the use of cash as a payment method means excluding too many people," the motion reads.
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