The ordinance is believed to be among the most far-reaching vaccination requirements in the nation.
The mandate requires proof of vaccination to enter the indoor portions of any establishment whereor beverages are served , gyms and fitness venues, entertainment and recreation venues , personal care establishments , and any facilities or buildings owned or operated by the City of Los Angeles.
"Vaccinating more Angelenos is our only way out of this pandemic, and we must do everything in our power to keep pushing those numbers up," Garcetti said in a statement last month when he signed the ordinance.Restaurant host Joey Tyler, right, verifies arriving patrons' Digital COVID-19 Vaccine Records at French restaurant Petit Trois in Los Angeles, Nov. 5, 2021.
Operators of indoor locations or large outdoor events are asked to check for patrons' vaccination statuses under the new rules and may be issued a citation for non-compliance. On first offense, the operator will receive a warning and notice to correct. The operator of the venue could then face a fine of $1,000 for a second violation, $2,000 for a third violation and $5,000 for a fourth and each subsequent violation.
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