As more communities across California require proof of vaccination for public venues, the battle over enforcement of the new rules is just beginning to heat up.
will require that eateries, shopping malls and many other indoor venues check customers’ vaccination status.Such mandates aim to slow the spread of COVID-19 both by reducing potential exposure and encouraging more people to get vaccinated. But they also place an additional burden on businesses and leave government officials grappling with how to deal with scofflaws.
“We fiercely disagree with any government dictate that forces a private company to discriminate against customers who choose to patronize their business,” he said in a statement. “This is clear governmental overreach and is intrusive, improper and offensive.”“Vaccines remain our best tool to fight this disease and come out of the pandemic,” department officials said in a statement.
“Since the notice of closure was issued, the business has taken steps to comply and has since resumed operations for outdoor dining and take-out only,” the statement continued. According to public health officials, In-N-Out Burger representatives were warned multiple times about the requirement, including during a Sept. 24 visit after a complaint to the city’s 311 line. Inspectors followed up on Oct. 6 and found the Fisherman’s Wharf location was still not complying.
Officials said their approach has centered on education and outreach, and “the vast majority of businesses have worked in partnership with the city to protect public health, understanding that the health and safety of our community remains our highest priority and our reopening is contingent on us getting the virus under control.”
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