Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill authorizes retail stores to remain open with one staff and one shopper during disaster emergency declarations.

Highlights:

• Prohibits the governor from closing small businesses during an emergency if the business can restrict their business to one customer and one employee at any time (Sec. 7309).

• Requires that a business that stays open during an emergency adheres to federal and state guidelines to protect its employees and its customers (Sec. 7309).

• Specifies that if a business stays open during an emergency it may also (Sec. 7309): 

• Maintain those employees needed to proceed with online operations; and

• Provide contactless delivery and curbside pick-up services; and

• Prohibit cash payments for safety purposes.

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