China News Service, July 21. According to the central bank's official account on the 21st, in the second quarter of 2022, the People's Bank of China will impose economic penalties on 20 units that refuse to accept cash and relevant responsible persons, and the penalty amount will range from 1,000 yuan to 190,000 yuan. RMB varies.
The units punished include heating companies, parking lots, insurance companies, chain restaurants, supermarkets, etc.
If the public encounters the behavior of rejecting cash, they can protect their rights in accordance with the "People's Bank of China Announcement" (2020 No. 18).
The majority of business entities should strengthen the concept of the rule of law, maintain the legal status of the renminbi, operate with integrity, respect the public's right to choose payment, and jointly create a harmonious cash flow environment.
(Zhongxin Finance)