New bill plans to speed up reopening of California’s theme parks
Two California State legislators plan to introduce a bill to get the state’s big theme parks back in business.
Democrat Sharon Quirk-Silva and Republican Suzette Martinez Valladares are co-sponsoring Assembly Bill 420 to ‘adjust the guidance for all amusement parks, regardless of size to open safely within the same tier.’
The bill proposes a level playing field for all park operators.
Large theme parks like Disneyland with more than 15,000 capacity may reopen at 25% capacity only when the county has reached a yellow tier risk level.
However smaller parks can open at the orange tier level.
The streamlined policy for all parks is supported by theme park operators and the California Attractions and Parks Association.
"Theme parks have proven they can reopen responsibly while protecting the health of guests and staff. Science and data show it can be done. California should allow theme parks to reopen responsibly in the Orange—Moderate—Tier 3," said Association CEO Erin Guerrero.
Orange County, the county where Disneyland is located is currently in the higher risk purple tier.
The Golden State is also home to major theme parks operated by Universal, Knott’s Berry Farm, Six Flags and SeaWorld.
Written by Ray Montgomery, US Editor
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