AGRI-TOURISM GUIDELINES:
Governor Cuomo announced new state guidance for agri-tourism 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.
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 required
Hayrides: permitted consistent with Public Transportation guidance and the following conditions:
· Mandatory face coverings
· Social distance required
· 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 required
Haunted Houses: permitted consistent with Low Risk Indoor Arts and Entertainment guidance and the following conditions:
· Reduced capacity
· Face coverings required
· Social distance required
Petting zoos are not permitted.
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