Boise's new health order goes into effect today.
The City of Boise's newest health order aimed at slowing the spread of coronavirus goes into effect Monday.
City Hall, City of Boise Libraries, Boise WaterShed, the Foothills Learning Center, the Boise Depot, Boise Urban Garden School, Fort Boise Community Center and the James Castle House will closed to the public through at least Jan. 15th. Idaho IceWorld, the Boise Senior Center, and Boise Municipal Pools will be closed through the summer.
Mayor Lauren McLean has said the order heightens enforcement and creates consequences for people and businesses who fail to follow the restrictions.
Police will respond to complaints from businesses about customers who are not following the ordinance. Employees can report those violations by calling non-emergency dispatch at 208 377-6790 once the person has been asked to leave. Those who violate could face an arrest or citation.
The city is also asking citizens to report businesses that are not following restrictions by calling 208-608-7040. If a store, restaurant, bar, or other business poses "a clear and immediate threat to the health, safety and welfare of the public," that business could lose its license for at least 10 days on the first violation, at least 20 days on the second violation, and a year after a third.