Liquor bottles sit behind a bar. (Creative Commons photo via Pxhere)
The Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division has filed three new complaints against Iowa taverns for alleged violations of Gov. Kim Reynolds’ COVID-19 mitigation proclamations.
The new complaints allege the businesses didn’t comply with at least one of the specific COVID-19 mitigation measures ordered by the governor. They include:
Beer Can Alley / The Exchange, Des Moines: The business is alleged to have violated the governor’s orders on Oct. 31 by failing to ensure at least 6 feet of physical distance between each group or individual dining or drinking alone; failing to ensure booths were of sufficient height to fully separate seated customers; failing to limit patrons from congregating together closer than 6 feet; and failing to ensure that all patrons were seated at a table, booth or bar while consuming their beverages.
American Outlaws, Des Moines: The business is alleged to have violated the governor’s orders on Oct. 31 by failing to ensure at least feet of physical distance between each group or individual dining or drinking alone; failing to limit patrons from congregating together closer than 6 feet; failing to ensure that all patrons were seated at a table, booth or bar while consuming their beverages; and failing to implement reasonable measures for increased hygiene practices.
Whiskey River, Ames: The business is alleged to have violated the governor’s orders on Oct. 31 by failing to ensure at least 6 feet of physical distance between each group or individual dining or drinking alone; failing to limit patrons from congregating together closer than 6 feet; failing to ensure that all patrons were seated at a table, booth or bar while consuming their beverages; and failing to implement reasonable measures for increased hygiene practices.
Each licensee could face a civil penalty for the alleged violations and has the right to a hearing.
The division also announced Tuesday that it had reached a settlement agreement with a Jasper County business, Pour Bastards Pub. The Newton pub has agreed to a $1,000 civil penalty for alleged violations of the governor’s orders.
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