A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION encouraging the use of physical cash in transactions.

WHEREAS, payment with physical cash prevents tracking and controlling purchases; and

WHEREAS, payment with physical cash saves businesses money on transaction fees; and

WHEREAS, payment with physical cash ensures more money stays in this state; and

WHEREAS, payment with physical cash ensures the unbanked can participate in the South Dakota economy; and

WHEREAS, the use of physical cash in transactions makes this state more resilient in case of a natural disaster or emergency situation;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the House of Representatives of the One Hundred First Legislature of the State of South Dakota, the Senate concurring therein, that the citizens of this state are strongly encouraged to pay with physical cash whenever and wherever possible; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the citizens of this state are strongly encouraged to support businesses that offer a discount for using physical cash; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that businesses in this state are strongly encouraged to offer a discount for using physical cash in transactions.