Code Enforcement says non-essential businesses that are open could face a fine up to $1,200.
The state of california is no* punishing businesses for ignoring the stay at home order -- but there's some confusion about what happens if people don't follow the rules.
Action news now reporter kristian lopez is live in chico.
Krisitan... how is chico's code enforcement handling businesses protocols right now?
Action news now reporter kristian lopez is live in chico, kristian... how is chico's code enforcement handling businesses protocols right now?
Tammie harvey/owner of taming tangles hair salon: it's been very difficult trying to figure out what's the right information and where to get it from.
Taming tangles hair salon owner tammie harvey is still waiting for the green light to re-open.
S he says the hardest part is the lack of information.
Tammie harvey/owner of taming tangles hair salon: where are we supposed to go what are we supposed to do, when can we open...when can't we open.
Mark orme: the city of chico has not authorized any non- essential business to reopen, we are still following the governor's order.
There hasn't been any relinquishing on that order.
Chico city manager mark orme says they are still working out how to deal with non- essential businesses that re-open.
Mark orme: we're in the process of defining what that would look like.
We haven't shut any businesses down or cited anyone so we are evaluating what does that look like how we manage the situation.
Tony lindsey/code enforcement: we have been educating businesses on how to reduce exposure but the documents show nothing that authorizes a non- essential business to proceed.
We are working internally, coordinating with the health department and licensing agencies on our next step.
And for tammy harveyãthat next step can't come quick enough.
Tammie harvey/owner of taming tangles: my stylists want to work, most of us aren't getting unemployment we have bills to pay i don't have anything coming in for rent or utilities.
Orme says county and city leaders are hosting a virtual meeting tomorrow to start planning the safest way to reopen when the time comes.
Live in chico kristian lopez action news now to recapãnon essential businesses should remain closed.
The city is working with all business on how to reduce exposure $120 lindsey says non- essential businesses that are open could face up to a 12- hundred dollar fine.
We'd also like to take this time to remind you the best defense against the coronavirus is to wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds, don't touch your eyes or mouth and wear a mask in public -- for the protection of others -- not yourself.
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