MADISON, WI (WSAU) – Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers says he is “turning the dial” to allow more non-essential businesses to resume minimal operations through a new executive order issued Monday.
According to a news release, nonessential businesses can now do curbside drop-off of goods and animals. “This will allow businesses like dog groomers, small engine repair shops, upholstery businesses, and others to safely open.”
The order “also allows outdoor recreational rentals, such as boats, golf carts, kayaks, ATVs, and other similar recreational vehicles. Additionally, automatic or self-service car washes would be able to operate.”
All of those businesses must be able to operate without direct contract with customers by taking payments online or over the phone. The business operations must also be performed by only one person.
The order takes effect Wednesday morning.
Governor Evers calls the order a compromise to allow small businesses to “do things like deliveries, mailings, curbside pick-up and drop-off, and it’s an important step in making sure that while folks are staying safer at home, they can also continue to support small businesses.”
The release comes two days after Evers’ extended Safer at Home order took effect, which allowed some small businesses to reopen with minimal services and allowed golf courses to open with modified procedures in place.
