Bill Summaries: H594 TEMP OPEN GYMS/HEALTH CLUBS/FITNESS CTRS. (NEW)

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  • Summary date: Jun 19 2020 - View Summary

    The Governor vetoed the bill 6/19/20. The Governor's objections and veto message can be viewed here: https://webservices.ncleg.gov/ViewBillDocument/2019/8207/0/H594-BD-NBC-8507


  • Summary date: Jun 9 2020 - View Summary

    Senate amendment #1 makes the following changes to the 3rd edition.

    Authorizes any establishment that prepares or serves food or drink to open and operate its food and drink service for on-premises consumption so long as 11 requirements and limitations are met. Among the requirements and limitations are (1) that the establishment was in existence on March 10, 2020, is properly licensed and permitted, and holds all necessary State and local regulatory permits; (2) the establishment is not a private club, private bar, winery with a fortified or unfortified wine permit, or a distillery with a distillery permit; (3) the operation for on-premises consumption is limited to any authorized indoor seating or an owner-approved outdoor seating location; and (4) the service is limited to the lesser of 50% of the current indoor seating capacity of the establishment, or 100 consumers.

    Authorizes any private club or private bar, any winery issued a fortified or unfortified wine permit, or any distillery issued a distillery permit, to open and serve alcohol for on-premises consumption so long as 10 requirements and limitations are met. Among the restrictions are (1) a requirement that the establishment have been in existence on March 10, 2020, is properly licensed and permitted, and holds all necessary State and local regulatory permits; (2) the service is limited to outdoor seating locations with the location owner(s)' permission; and (3) the outdoor seating capacity is limited to the lesser of 50% of the current indoor seating capacity of the establishment, or 100 customers. 

    Bars municipalities and counties from prohibiting the above authorized outdoor seating areas due to not being a permitted use for operation of food and drink services under zoning ordinances.

    Sunsets the above added authorizations upon the later of 30 days after any emergency prohibitions and restrictions applicable expire or are otherwise terminated to permit the establishment to open for full unrestricted service of food and drink, or October 31, 2020.

    Makes organizational and conforming clarifying changes to the previous content of the bill concerning indoor and outdoor fitness and exercise facilities, gyms, health clubs, and fitness centers.

    Notwithstanding the authorizations provided in the act, provides that the Governor can exercise emergency powers granted in GS 166A-19.30(b) and (c) related to establishments covered by the act, subject to concurrence of the majority of the Council of State, as received and released by the Governor pursuant to the procedure provided. Note, GS 166A-19.30(b) and (c) both grant the Governor certain powers during a gubernatorially or legislatively declared state of emergency; however, only the powers granted in subsection (b) are subject to Council of State concurrence, while the powers granted in subsection (c), which includes the power to impose restrictions and prohibitions in the emergency area by declaration if local control of the emergency is insufficient to assure adequate protection for lives and property, are not explicitly subject to Council of State concurrence.

    Additionally, authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Secretary of Environmental Quality to exercise the power granted in GS 130A-20 to order an abatement of an imminent hazard related to COVID-19 that requires closure of establishments covered by the act only upon notification to the Governor and with concurrence of a majority of the Council of State, as received and released by the appropriate Secretary pursuant to the procedure provided. Note, the statutory powers set forth in GS 130A-20 apply to the Secretary of Health and Human Services and local health directors, and are not explicitly subject to notification of the Governor and/or majority concurrence of the Council of State.

    Changes the act's long title.


  • Summary date: Jun 4 2020 - View Summary

    House committee substitute deletes the content of the 2nd edition and now provides the following.

    Authorizes exercise and fitness facilities, gyms, health clubs, and described fitness centers to open and resume operations notwithstanding gubernatorial or local emergency declarations, subject to 15 specified qualifications and requirements. Among those qualifications and requirements are the following. Requires that the establishment have been in existence on March 10, 2020, or have had a valid certificate of occupancy and state business license by that date. Restricts capacity to 50% of the authorized fire capacity, with on-premises childcare restricted to 50% of its currently allowed occupancy. Requires all employees to answer a health questionnaire and have their temperature checked daily, as well as wear face masks except when actively leading a group fitness class or when outdoors and socially distanced. Sunsets the authorization 30 days after any applicable emergency declarations expire or are otherwise terminated to permit indoor and outdoor fitness and exercise facilities, gyms, health clubs, and fitness centers to open for full unrestricted operations. 

    Changes the act's titles. 


  • Summary date: May 3 2019 - View Summary

    House committee substitute to the 1st edition makes the following changes. Deletes the content of proposed GS 47F-3-123 and instead provides that an amendment to any declaration of covenants or bylaws that prohibits the lease of a lot within a planned community for more than 30 days is not effective against a lot in a planned community. Effective October 1, 2019, and applies to planned communities established on or after the effective date of the act if the declaration of covenants or bylaws contain no restrictions or limitations upon the ability of a lot owner to lease a lot within the planned community. Amends the act's long title.


  • Summary date: Apr 3 2019 - View Summary

    Amends GS Chapter 47F, Article 3 (management of planned community) to add new section GS 47F-3-123 to allow lot owners to continue leasing a lot if subsequent amendments are made to any declaration of covenants or bylaws restricting or limiting leasing of property. 

    Effective upon becoming law and applies to planned community declarations and bylaws amended on or after that date.