A group representing more than 200 bars and restaurants in Colorado filed a lawsuit against Governor Jared Polis and the state health department over the new temporary last-call mandate ordering liquor-licensed establishments to stop serving alcohol. after 10 pm as the coronavirus health crisis continues. .
The Tavern League of Colorado, which represents hundreds of bars and restaurants in Centennial State, filed suit in Denver District Court on Wednesday, contesting the latest call order and customer capacity limits, reports The Denver. Channel.
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A group representing more than 200 bars and restaurants in Colorado filed a lawsuit against Governor Jared Polis and the state health department.
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“Defendants have chosen bars and restaurants for unfair and different treatment, despite the lack of evidence that bars and restaurants are unique vectors for the spread of COVID-19,” the lawsuit states. According to KDVR, it was most recently amended on Wednesday.
“Defendants have imposed strict numerical capacity limits on bars and restaurants, different from other closed places, that ignore the total size of the restaurant. As a result, Colorado restaurants are failing at an alarming rate, unable to pay rent and utilities in places that are capable of accommodating, for example, 900 customers in more than 18,000 square feet, when they are limited to no more than 50 clients per room and only 100 in total, “he continues.
In response, a Polis spokesman issued the following statement and explained the governor’s decision.
“These are tough times, and nobody wants Colorado’s small businesses to recover more than the Governor. Based on the data and science, the Governor feels he is taking steps that are absolutely critical to keep our economy reopening and prevent the virus from suffocating, “said the spokesperson, according to KDVR.
Colorado Governor Jared Polis dons the face mask after concluding a press conference on the state’s efforts against the new coronavirus on July 21.
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“The fate of our state in both virus suppression and economic recovery rests largely with the people of Colorado. It is important to reduce our social interactions, stay six feet away from others whenever possible, and wear face masks when we are in public, ”they continued. “The State is analyzing data that shows that more Coloradons in their twenties participate in social activities that increase the risk of spreading COVID-19.
“To curb those activities, the Governor has signed an Executive Order temporarily moving the last call for the sale of alcohol to a consumer at 10:00 pm”
Polis announced the mandate during a press conference on Tuesday. According to the Denver Canal, the new rule will take effect at 9 am Thursday and will last 30 days.
The alcoholic beverage ban applies to all liquor-licensed establishments, such as bars, restaurants, and breweries, Fox 21 reported. While these companies may remain open after 10 p.m. M., They cannot serve liquor after that hour.
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Typically the last call in Colorado is at 2 am
“Anyone who has been drunk knows it inherently; your best goals regarding social estrangement and your best intentions just get in the way, “Polis said earlier this week, according to The Associated Press.” If you are in a group of 50 or 100 people where people are drunk. inhibitions are reduced. “
State bars and nightclubs were ordered to close in late June, as Colorado saw an increase in COVID-19 cases, but those who serve food and operate restaurants could remain open, the Associated Press reports.
As the state began to slowly reopen its economy in recent weeks, the water wells became popular again, which has allegedly contributed to an increase in COVID-19 cases among youth ages 20 to 29.
Associated Press contributed to this report.
