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1. How are mask requirements going to be enforced at restaurants/bars?

Environmental Health will continue enforcing this.

2. Does this new order that says people have to stay in their seats means they cannot get up and play pool? I mean they are more socially distanced at a pool table than anywhere else.

“Indoor patrons must be seated, and masked at all times except when actively eating or drinking.” If they play pool, they’ll need to be socially distanced, masked, and items need to be cleaned between patrons.

3. Restaurants with carryout. Can they provide carryout after 10 p.m.? Such as pizza delivery.

Yes they can continue carryout and drive thru, just no in-person dining.

4. There is some confusion amongst us bars. Is the County mandate “must remain seated” as it is for Kansas City or can we continue to have pool tables open and pool leagues?

See above.

5. Closing at 12…does this mean last call is at 12 and people can finish their drink and then leave? If you are seated in a restaurant at 11:55 and order something can you stay until you finish?

Under the new health order, Jackson County bars and restaurants will be allowed to serve food and alcohol until midnight with a hard exit for all patrons at 12:30 a.m. All other provisions related to indoor dining remain in effect. The new order takes effect at 12:01 a.m. Thursday, January 14, 2021 and does not apply to businesses in the cities of Kansas City, Missouri or Independence.

6. Activities in bars and restaurants. Dancing, pool playing, darts, and walking around with a drink in their hand. These all need to be addressed.

“Indoor patrons must be seated, and masked at all times except when actively eating or drinking.” If they play pool, etc. they’ll need to be socially distanced, masked, and items need to be cleaned between patrons. No walking around drinking.