Immediate closure awaits businesses that are found violating the social distancing directive. <\/p>\n
Almost a month ago, Gov. Ralph DLG Torres restricted business operations in the CNMI, in order to limit points of interactions between people, as part of the mitigating measures for COVID-19. <\/p>\n
Under the business mandate of the CNMI COVID-19 Emergency Directive, most recently released by the Office of the Governor, businesses will be closed for up to a year if found to be in violation of the 6-foot social distancing guidance. <\/p>\n
Based on the mandate, businesses should only open from 6am to 6pm. <\/p>\n
Visible customer lineup markers that are 6 feet apart, leading to a cashier counter or place of transaction, must be in place. Postings of \u201cone-way\u201d flow signs for entrances and \u201cone-way\u201d flow signs for exits is also required.<\/p>\n
Businesses must also control the flow of traffic in their establishments, and the number of customers within public facilities are to be limited, at any time, to 50% of the permitted occupancy. <\/p>\n
Restaurants and catering services are not allowed to open their dine-in facilities, but are permitted to provide drive-thru, take-out, curbside pickup, and delivery services.<\/p>\n
Gas stations may remain open past curfew hours (7pm to 6am) but only for the dispensing of gasoline. A station\u2019s convenience store should be closed before 6am or after 6pm. Gas stations can, however, provide curbside convenience items until closing time, particularly as first responders drive back home. <\/p>\n
Businesses engaged in recreational or amusement type activities and gaming, such as casinos, video poker establishments, and e-gaming facilities, are to remain closed.<\/p>\n
Any business that would violate the mandate will be subject to an immediate one-month closure for first-time offense violators; an immediate six-month closure for second-time offense violators; and an immediate one-year closure for third-time or more offense violators. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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