Some restaurateurs had already announced the color: they would not ask their customers for their sanitary pass. But this information could be a game-changer. The operator of a place that fails to meet future health pass control obligations will be liable to a fine of up to 45,000 euros and one year in prison, according to the draft law incorporating the new provisions announced. by Emmanuel Macron, and that AFP obtained this Wednesday. Which also provides for layoffs for unvaccinated caregivers and isolation checks of all people positive for the coronavirus.
The law still needs to be considered in Parliament
“The fact, for an operator of a place or establishment, the person in charge of an event or an operator of a transport service, of not controlling the detention by the people who wish to access it (of the sanitary pass) is punishable by one year of imprisonment and a fine of 45,000 euros ”, stipulates article 1.
The Head of State announced Monday that the presentation of the health pass will condition access to theaters and cinemas from July 21, and cafes, restaurants, shopping centers or trains and planes from July 1. August, although some “flexibility” measures will apply for adolescents.
All customers from the age of 12 of the places and transport concerned must have their pass, as well as their employees (restaurant waiters, train controllers, etc.) but not the police or gendarmes. A reprieve until August 30 has been decided for children aged 12 to 17 and employees.
Risk of dismissal for caregivers
The project also provides that employees subject to compulsory vaccination (nursing staff, in contact with vulnerable populations, firefighters) will no longer be able to carry out their activity in the event of a breach on September 15, and may be dismissed if the situation continues during the two months that follow.
Third game-changing part: the text expands the placement in isolation to any person positive for the coronavirus in the place declared for the examination. This provision was hitherto reserved for persons entering the territory.
The respect of this placement in solitary confinement can be controlled by the police and the gendarmerie, the procedure being placed under the control of the judge of freedoms and detention. The project provides for the maintenance of an exit permit between 10 am and 12 noon, as well as possible adaptations concerning “the continuation of family life”, “the special condition of minors” or even the case of persons whose safety would be threatened for a while. their isolation.
The text must be adopted on July 19 in the Council of Ministers and then examined by Parliament within the week.