Lawyers have different views on this and believe that the merchant's behavior does not violate the law. However, there is controversy over whether it violates the Consumer Rights Protection Act. Some lawyers believe that although the way public service agencies refuse to accept cash is not illegal, it is convenient for them, but it violates the principle of "convenience for the people" and is worse than the behavior of merchants.
A noodle shop on the Zhuhai campus of Beijing Normal University has not even had a cashier or cashier since its opening. It does not swipe cards or accept cash. All diners must swipe WeChat 2 Order and pay for your meal using QR code. A diner who had visited the restaurant recalled to this reporter on July 11 that although electronic payment in the restaurant was very convenient, it also had inconveniences. For example, one time her friend had just paid and wanted to change to another dish. But the price is a bit more expensive. The store stated that it cannot cancel the order that has been placed, and can only choose products that match the price difference, and then the clerk will verbally notify the chef in the store to change the product.
A few days ago, the bank stated that the practice of "rejecting cash" is a case of refusing to accept RMB and is an illegal act.
The relevant person in charge of the Zhuhai Branch of the People's Bank of China further responded to reporters on July 11 that it is acceptable to pay by any electronic method after consumption, but it cannot be refused. For cash payment, various electronic payment methods currently have a greater impact on the use of cash. This noodle shop phenomenon is a new phenomenon and there are no specific laws and regulations to punish it.
Currently, the bank’s legal department and other relevant departments are studying the relevant situation. The specific punishment results will have to wait for some time, and specific penalties may be issued in the future. regulations, the person in charge said, "This is actually a small thing, but it illustrates the unstoppable trend of electronic payments."
Rejecting cash dispute laws Consultation:
"Rejecting RMB is illegal, but it should be compared with other currencies. Rejecting RMB and cash should be treated differently. If a merchant collects Euros and U.S. dollars but not RMB, it is an act of refusing to accept RMB, which is a violation of the "People's Bank of China Law". However, the merchant does not accept RMB or other currencies, and only chooses the settlement method of credit card or WeChat payment. It should not be included in the illegal behavior of refusing to accept RMB."
However, the lawyer said that the merchant's "rejection of cash" violated the "Consumer Rights and Interests"Protection Act, consumers have the right to choose any settlement method for checkout.
As for the behavior of government service agencies refusing cash, Liao Jianxun said that this behavior does not fall into the category of consumption, so it does not violate the "Consumer Rights Protection Law", but it violates The administrative principle of providing convenient and efficient public utility services is not illegal, but it is unreasonable. Residents should be given the option of paying in cash.
The lawyer believes that the merchant's refusal to accept cash not only does not violate the "People's Bank Law", but also does not violate the "Consumer Rights Protection Law". Zhao Shaohua said that refusing to accept cash is just a choice in payment method and should not be considered an illegal act of refusing to accept RMB. In addition, as long as the merchant clearly indicates the consumer's payment method, there is no infringement of consumer rights. "The information has been published, and consumers do not need to enter the store to consume if they do not accept this method."
However, lawyers said that compared to the behavior of merchants, the behavior of public service agencies in refusing to accept cash is even more "evil". "Public service agencies, such as industrial and commercial registration inquiry services, do not accept cash. This is convenient for themselves, but it allows some citizens who are not used to swiping cards to consume. This behavior violates the principle of convenience, and services should be improved."
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