Amending Section 9-605 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Towing," by requiring every person licensed to engage in the business of towing vehicles to accept credit cards and debit cards in payment of towing and other charges, under certain terms and conditions.

THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:

SECTION 1. Section 9-605 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

§ 9-605. Towing.

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(3) Licenses.

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(d) Every person licensed to engage in the business of towing vehicles shall, as a condition to the retention of his license:

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(.8) Accept credit cards and debit cards in full payment of all fees listed in the fee schedule filed in accordance with Section 9-605(3)(b)(.1), and not impose any additional fee or charge for such use of a credit card or debit card, except that a towing company that is chosen by the owner or driver of the vehicle to be towed is not required to accept credit cards or debit cards in payment of fees .

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