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BISMARCK, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Governor Doug Burgum has released some of the standards to adhere to once businesses begin opening up this week.

Businesses will be asked to limit capacity to 50% of normal operating capacity, allow for 6 feet spacing between groups and tables, and in-house dining areas must meet all guidelines and be sanitized between customers. Tables will also be limited to just 10 people per table.

Employee and customer hygiene and cleaning is also expected, including no drink refills unless it’s a clean cup or glass, menus being single use paper or on material that can be sanitized after each use, and no self-service cups, straws or lids.

The guidelines include special measures as well. Blackjack tables must remain closed and gaming machines need to be separated at least 6 feet from service. hand-held entertainment or reservation notification devices are not allowed and dance floors will be closed.

Residents are also reminded to download the Care19 app to increase success levels with contact tracing.

Click here for a full rundown of the guidelines for North Dakota Smart Restart