Some restaurants are expected to get exempted from the smoking ban if having a special site located at least ten yards away
Restaurants that have a smoking space over 10 yards from their premises will be exempted from the federal smoking ban.
The exemption was set by the State Commission to Prevent Sanitary Risks — the enforcement agency of the federally mandated smoking ban.
Mexicali Chamber of Restaurants President Raúl Vasquez said the state agency authorized smoking in areas over 10 yards away from eateries.
Less than half of chamber members have a smoking space at their facilities, Vasquez said.
Now, many eateries seek to comply with the new mandates set by the Mexican government that comes into effect right after Valentine’s Day.
Starting next week restaurants, hotels, and bars, among others, must forbid smoking in their premises or otherwise face citations of at least $5,000 USD.
Previously, Mexicali Chamber of Commerce President Lidia Granados opposed the new mandates under allegations of violations of Mexican law.
Natural gas prices affect manufacturing plants
Members of the National Industrial Chamber have requested the natural gas distribution company some relief in order to pay bills as the price has increased around nine times.
Chamber President Alberto Sanchez said the organization has asked Sempra Energy for help in order to pay the natural gas bills and change its business model.
La Voz newspaper reported that chamber and gas company representatives met Friday to discuss prices.
Sempra Energy previously declined to meet with the chamber. However, the gas company changed its mind after the chamber ran an advertisement criticizing Sempra Energy.
The parties will meet once again in a couple of weeks, the newspaper said.
According to the report, last month’s natural gas prices significantly impacted 36 companies. Twelve of those companies need natural gas for their operations.
The chamber seeks from the gas company treated as a block although each member has an individual contract.
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