AH and Jumbo simply allow mouth masks refusers in | Financial

“We think it is sensible for entrepreneurs to send customers away if they do not want to wear a mouth mask, unless it concerns health reasons,” says Jan Meerman, general manager of INretail. “That may sound strict, but there is a good chance that things will go wrong. And we want to prevent all shops from having to close their doors, just like the catering industry. ”

The duty to mask the mask commenced on Tuesday and applies in all public interior spaces, station buildings and airports. Examples of public interior spaces are shops, museums, petrol stations, theaters and concert halls.

Possible fine

Albert Heijn says at the door that it actively asks customers to wear a mouth mask. “We do not refuse customers, but do point out the obligations and the possibility of a fine if enforcers come to check in the store. With this we want to prevent discussions at the door ”, according to an instruction to the staff.

Jumbo emphasizes that many customers adhere to the masking obligation. “We stick to our door policy and that means that we look for a solution if someone has forgotten their mouth mask. Even if, for example, there is a medical reason. But we are not going to refuse people, ”said a spokesman.

Minister Grapperhaus (Justice) called it on Monday “a pity if there are people who do not comply with the masking duty”. He then also warned shopkeepers: “If people don’t do that, they will be fined. And if shopkeepers do not monitor the measure, the mayor can intervene by fining the shopkeeper or closing the shop. ”

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