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Gianforte eliminates some COVID-19 rules for businesses, gatherings
Gov. Greg Gianforte has reversed some public health restrictions that were implemented by former Gov. Steve Bullock in mid-November as coronavirus cases were surging statewide.
Gianforte, a Republican, announced Wednesday there would no longer be capacity limits on bars, restaurants, breweries, distilleries and casinos, which previously had to operate at 50% capacity and limit tables to six people.
Those businesses may also return to their regular closing times rather than having to shut down at 10 p.m.
“Businesses should make reasonable efforts to develop and implement appropriate policies based on industry best practices during this emergency,” according to the new directive. “Where no such industry practices exist, such policies should be developed and implemented in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and guidance.”
Gianforte also eliminated size restrictions on group gatherings, which Bullock, a Democrat, had set at 25 people. Groups of any size can now meet, but Gianforte said they must follow social distancing guidelines issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
Gianforte eliminates some COVID-19 rules for businesses, gatherings
Gov. Greg Gianforte has reversed some public health restrictions that were implemented by former Gov. Steve Bullock in mid-November as coronavirus cases were surging statewide.
Gianforte, a Republican, announced Wednesday there would no longer be capacity limits on bars, restaurants, breweries, distilleries and casinos, which previously had to operate at 50% capacity and limit tables to six people.
Those businesses may also return to their regular closing times rather than having to shut down at 10 p.m.
“Businesses should make reasonable efforts to develop and implement appropriate policies based on industry best practices during this emergency,” according to the new directive. “Where no such industry practices exist, such policies should be developed and implemented in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and guidance.”
Gianforte also eliminated size restrictions on group gatherings, which Bullock, a Democrat, had set at 25 people. Groups of any size can now meet, but Gianforte said they must follow social distancing guidelines issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...