As a reminder, the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection will be enforcing these COVID-19 regulations during the cautious reopen. Below is the regulations as of 2/16/2021.
Restaurants, Bars and Events
Indoor capacity restricted to the lesser of 40% or 50 people per room or floor
Food must be available at all times in order to offer indoor service. This means that bars, taverns, or breweries without a food license can operate indoors as long as they partner with a food establishment so that food is available to patrons at all times (e.g., making menus available and allowing delivery, allowing patrons to order from third-party delivery services).
Outdoor service is allowed without capacity restrictions, which includes tables located within eight feet of walls that are at least 50% open, tents with at least 50% of their walls open, and single-party structures such as igloos or greenhouses
Maximum of six patrons at indoor or outdoor tables
Tables must be six feet apart
Patrons can sit at bars, with six feet of social distancing between parties
Face coverings must be worn at all times, except when patrons are seated and actively eating or drinking
Patrons must be seated whenever they are eating or drinking
Reservations are encouraged
The sale of alcohol must end at 11pm, including alcohol sold for on-site consumption, delivery or carry out
Establishments must close for on-site service at 12am
Health and Fitness Centers
40% capacity, with no more than 50 people in any one space
Group classes of 15 or fewer can resume under the 40% capacity restriction
Face coverings must be worn at all times
Indoor Recreation
40% capacity, with no more than 50 people in any one space
Face coverings must be worn at all times
Movie Theaters and Performance Venues
40% capacity, with no more than 50 people in any one space
Face coverings must be worn at all times
Retail Stores
Grocery stores and pharmacies can operate at 50% capacity, all other stores at 40% capacity
Face coverings must be worn at all times
Alcohol sales from establishments with a Package Goods license must end at 9pm
Museums
Can operate indoors at 25% capacity
Face coverings must be worn at all times
Personal Services
40% capacity, with no more than 50 people in any one space
Face coverings can be removed only for services that require their removal
Places of Worship
40% capacity, with no more than 50 people in any one space
Special events capped at no more than 40% capacity or 50 people, while following indoor dining regulations
Face coverings must be worn at all times
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