Governor Cuomo announces new State guidance for agritourism businesses fall approaches
Governor Cuomo today announced new state guidance for agritourism businesses as New York State enters the Fall season. The businesses, which include corn mazes, pick-your-own fruit and vegetable operations, hayrides and haunted houses, are considered low-risk outdoor arts and entertainment and are permitted to operate under New York’s NY Forward guidance.
The businesses that can reopen are subject to Low-Risk Outdoor Arts and Entertainment and Public Transportation guidance. Guidance includes, but is not limited to:
Corn Mazes: permitted consistent with Low-Risk Outdoor Arts and Entertainment guidance and the following conditions:
Reduced capacity
Face coverings required
Social distance maintained between individuals/parties
Hayrides: permitted consistent with Public Transportation guidance and the following conditions:
Mandatory face coverings
Social distance required between individuals/parties
Frequently touched surfaces, such as handrails, cleaned and sanitized between rides
Pick-Your-Own Fruit/Vegetables Operations: permitted consistent with Low-Risk Outdoor Arts and Entertainment guidance and the following conditions:
Reduced capacity
Face coverings required
Social distance maintained between individuals/parties.
Haunted Houses: permitted consistent with Low-Risk Indoor Arts and Entertainment guidance and the following conditions:
Reduced capacity
Face coverings required
Social distance maintained between individuals/parties
Petting zoos are not permitted.
Posted: September 1st, 2020 under Agricultural News, Heathcare News, State Government News.