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County Health Dept After the Mo Club
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"County sues Rocking R Bar for violating restrictions meant to stem spread of COVID-19"
"Gallatin County health officials have filed a lawsuit against a Bozeman bar for violating the 10 p.m. closing time set by the health board to limit the spread of the coronavirus.
The complaint asks a judge to issue a preliminary injunction ordering the bar to comply with health orders and rules set by the county health department and Gov. Steve Bullock. It also asks that the judge order the Gallatin County Sheriff, and any other peace officer in the county, to enforce the terms.
The Chronicle obtained copies of the lawsuit from Gallatin County Attorney Marty Lambert shortly after it was filed. Gallatin City-County Board of Health and Health Officer Matt Kelley are named as plaintiffs in the complaint, which also asks the judge to set a hearing in the matter.
Earlier this month, Gallatin County’s health board passed new restrictions meant to slow the spread of coronavirus. The rules restrict most gatherings to 25 people, reduced most businesses’ capacity to 50% and required bars and restaurants to close by 10 p.m., except for carry-out and delivery services.
Bullock made the 10 p.m. closing time a statewide rule last Friday. He also announced more money for businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, but said that money would be contingent on businesses following the health rules.
The court filing comes less than a week after the county sent warning letters to Rocking R Bar and JRs Lounge in Belgrade for staying open past the 10 p.m. on several instances. County Attorney Marty Lambert said JRs Lounge has come into compliance with the rules since the letter.
The Rocking R Bar did not. Police found that the bar remained open past 10 p.m. on Nov. 11, 13, 14, 16, 17, 20, 21, 23 and 24, court documents say. A warning letter was issued to the bar on Nov. 19, an effort to get the bar in compliance before civil action was taken."
https://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/coronavirus/gallatin-county-sues-rocking-r-bar-for-violating-restrictions-meant-to-stem-spread-of-covid/article_7b43200a-7eed-5eff-9962-744ff3d0746b.html
"Gallatin County health officials have filed a lawsuit against a Bozeman bar for violating the 10 p.m. closing time set by the health board to limit the spread of the coronavirus.
The complaint asks a judge to issue a preliminary injunction ordering the bar to comply with health orders and rules set by the county health department and Gov. Steve Bullock. It also asks that the judge order the Gallatin County Sheriff, and any other peace officer in the county, to enforce the terms.
The Chronicle obtained copies of the lawsuit from Gallatin County Attorney Marty Lambert shortly after it was filed. Gallatin City-County Board of Health and Health Officer Matt Kelley are named as plaintiffs in the complaint, which also asks the judge to set a hearing in the matter.
Earlier this month, Gallatin County’s health board passed new restrictions meant to slow the spread of coronavirus. The rules restrict most gatherings to 25 people, reduced most businesses’ capacity to 50% and required bars and restaurants to close by 10 p.m., except for carry-out and delivery services.
Bullock made the 10 p.m. closing time a statewide rule last Friday. He also announced more money for businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, but said that money would be contingent on businesses following the health rules.
The court filing comes less than a week after the county sent warning letters to Rocking R Bar and JRs Lounge in Belgrade for staying open past the 10 p.m. on several instances. County Attorney Marty Lambert said JRs Lounge has come into compliance with the rules since the letter.
The Rocking R Bar did not. Police found that the bar remained open past 10 p.m. on Nov. 11, 13, 14, 16, 17, 20, 21, 23 and 24, court documents say. A warning letter was issued to the bar on Nov. 19, an effort to get the bar in compliance before civil action was taken."
https://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/coronavirus/gallatin-county-sues-rocking-r-bar-for-violating-restrictions-meant-to-stem-spread-of-covid/article_7b43200a-7eed-5eff-9962-744ff3d0746b.html
PlayerRep said:
I mean, isn’t the response from the bar just, “Ok, cool, we’ll comply now.” Not sure if MT gives statutory atty fees for the moving party obtaining injunctive relief, so that might play a part, but I could see the county dropping it with an agreement to comply.
The bar got to stay packed in the interim, so really, who cares? It’s like when you’re a kid and your mom tells you you’re not allowed to use the table saw in the garage, but you’ve already made your cuts.
