Mayor Jim Kenney officially signed into law a piece of legislation this Thursday that will preclude most Philly stores from refusing to accept cash as a form of payment.

The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that the amendment to the “Fair Practices Ordinance: Protections Against Unlawful Discrimination” section of the City code will impose a fine of up to $2,000 on establishments that only accept electronic forms of payment. The law provides an out for certain types of businesses, like parking garages or membership-based establishments.

The new law goes into effect July 1.

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