From Saturday morning, so-called "non-essential" businesses will finally be able to reopen their doors.
But this reopening is done under the aegis of a strict health protocol.
In the event of non-compliance with the latter, sanctions are foreseen against the merchant, but also against customers who refuse to respect the 8m² per person gauge.
A reopening under close surveillance.
As of Saturday morning, all non-essential shops will finally be able to reopen their doors.
The first of the three stages of progressive deconfinement announced Tuesday by Emmanuel Macron during his televised address on Tuesday.
But this reopening is done under strict sanitary conditions, under penalty of penalties for customers or traders.
Because it is indeed up to them to enforce the rule of 8m² per customer and to make the surplus wait outside.
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A fine of 135 euros, or even an administrative closure for the merchant
There will also be checks, assures the Ministry of the Interior.
If the number of authorized persons is exceeded, the merchant risks a fine of 135 euros and a formal notice or partial or total administrative closure of his store.
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Up to 3,750 euros and six months' imprisonment for a client
But customers can also be fined in extreme cases.
For example, if they force the passage at the entrance of a store or if they refuse to leave.
In addition, in the event of an intentional violation of the gauge set up in stores, a fine of 135 euros may be imposed.
Contravention which may be increased in the event of a repeat offense up to 3,750 euros and six months' imprisonment.