EDITOR'S NOTE: Below is full text of a press release provided to media at 4:48 p.m. from the city of Reno regarding city-wide business closures in wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
RENO, Nev. — The Reno Police Department (RPD), Business License and Code Enforcement divisions would like to advise the media and public of how business closures will occur for the next 30 days, and reiterate what types of businesses are affected.
Per the Nevada Health Response COVID-19 Risk Mitigation Initiative, which has been issued as guidance by Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak, all non-essential businesses have been ordered to temporarily close to the public, effective today, for 30 days.
The above-referenced Initiative identifies non-essential services and sectors, to include (but are not limited to):
Essential services and sectors are covered in the Nevada Health Response COVID-19 Risk Mitigation Initiative.
The City of Reno is requesting and hoping that this current crisis can be addressed in collaboration with all our residents and business owners.
The City of Reno has no desire to take enforcement action on businesses. However, under the authority provided in NRS 414 and RMC Chapters 4.04 and 8.34, the City can enforce the Governor's order through multiple actions, which include, but are not limited to:
Enforcement action may be taken against owners or employees in control of the business. Read the City of Reno Enforcement of Initiative notice for more information.
Please continue to pay attention to Reno.gov/COVID19, our social media, emails and other credible sources of news for the most recent updates and information.
-->EDITOR'S NOTE: Below is full text of a press release provided to media at 4:48 p.m. from the city of Reno regarding city-wide business closures in wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
RENO, Nev. — The Reno Police Department (RPD), Business License and Code Enforcement divisions would like to advise the media and public of how business closures will occur for the next 30 days, and reiterate what types of businesses are affected.
Per the Nevada Health Response COVID-19 Risk Mitigation Initiative, which has been issued as guidance by Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak, all non-essential businesses have been ordered to temporarily close to the public, effective today, for 30 days.
The above-referenced Initiative identifies non-essential services and sectors, to include (but are not limited to):
Essential services and sectors are covered in the Nevada Health Response COVID-19 Risk Mitigation Initiative.
The City of Reno is requesting and hoping that this current crisis can be addressed in collaboration with all our residents and business owners.
The City of Reno has no desire to take enforcement action on businesses. However, under the authority provided in NRS 414 and RMC Chapters 4.04 and 8.34, the City can enforce the Governor's order through multiple actions, which include, but are not limited to:
Enforcement action may be taken against owners or employees in control of the business. Read the City of Reno Enforcement of Initiative notice for more information.
Please continue to pay attention to Reno.gov/COVID19, our social media, emails and other credible sources of news for the most recent updates and information.
