More businesses in Cedar Rapids are now required to have 24/7 surveillance cameras.

Here are some of the following types of businesses covered under the updated city ordinance which is in effect as of Thursday.

— a bank or credit union

— a fast food restaurant

— a hotel or motel

— cell phone store

— convenience store

— pharmacy

— firearms dealer

The city says the new ordinance will help deter crime and help law enforcement during their investigation of potential crimes.

Previously, the city required some of the aforementioned businesses to have cameras operating between 10 p.m and 8 a.m.