How local governments are enforcing new COVID-19 rules - Gainesville Times

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How local governments are enforcing new COVID-19 rules

Customers of the Collegiate Grill wait outside on the sidewalk Wednesday, March 25, 2020, for their food orders. Since the Gainesville City Council passed a resolution restricting restaurants and bars to takeout service only, restaurants in downtown Gainesville are learning to serve their customers to-go orders curb-side. - photo by Scott Rogers

03262020 RESTAURANT 5.jpg — Customers of the Collegiate Grill wait outside on the sidewalk Wednesday, March 25, 2020, for their food orders. Since the Gainesville City Council passed a resolution restricting restaurants and bars to takeout service only, restaurants in downtown Gainesville are learning to serve their customers to-go orders curb-side. - photo by Scott Rogers

As local governments pass restrictions on businesses to slow the spread of COVID-19, they are tasking their police departments and code enforcement with checking on compliance.