State entities checking on business for COVID-19 compliance

Governor Holcomb says the Alcohol and Tobacco Commission has made unannounced visits to 1,569 alcohol-permitted businesses, 47 were found not be in compliance with Governor Holcomb's current mask and social distancing orders.

And tobacco commission is going after businesses that aren't complying with covid-19 restrictions today he announced there have been unannounced visits to more than 15-hundred alcohol permitted premises since october 19th.

The majority of them were in compliance.

Now, news 18's meredith hackler tells us how the state is handling businesses that aren't complying.

Jeff of those 1,569 alcohol-permitted businesses, 47 were found not be in compliance with governor holcomb's current mask and social distancing orders.

However he says the state's approach remains an education reminder - rather than any type of punishment.

Holcomb says several counties across the state are reaching out and asking for help in making sure that businesses are in compliance.

Along with the alcohol and tobacco commission, homeland security is also visiting businesses.

The governor says the state fire marshal - which has a staff of 40 - has been also been working with local officials and businesses to make sure they are meeting all guidelines.

Fire marshals have inspected more than 70 additional sites.

Holcomb says businesses that aren't complying don't face any consequences.

But they are often times happy for the information state officials provide.

Most have been appreciative of oh that's how we can do it.

That's why i want to applaud so many local efforts.

The governor added that no one area of the state has stood out as a problem for non-compliance.

He says when the state does step in they make sure to let local health departments know so that way they can continue to educate establishments about proper practices.

Holcomb said handling this on a local level is what he thinks will stop the spread.

He says the 20-million dollars they are making available for education to local entities will help re- enforce proper covid-19 practices.

Jeff back to you.

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