Circular No. 46 regulates gatherings, imposes hefty fines

AMMAN — Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Bisher Al Khasawneh on Tuesday issued Circular No. 46 of 2021, concerning gatherings, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

The circular stipulates that restaurants may not allow more than 10 people seated on one table inside the restaurant, and no more than 15 people seated on one table in the restaurant’s outer courtyards, provided that the distance between tables in all cases is not less than two metres.

Starting from Tuesday, the capacity of stadiums and gymnasiums is changed to 50 per cent, according to the circular.

As per the new regulations, malls, shopping centres, banks, telecommunications companies, galleries, tourist and popular restaurants, cafes, hotels, offices of electricity distribution companies, and water companies, are obligated to prohibit the entry or stay of individuals unless their vaccination is verified by the Sanad application.

A fine of JD1,000 will be imposed on facilities for first-time violations, JD3,000 for the second time, and JD5,000 for the third time, the circular said.

Violating facilities will be closed down in the case of repeat offences. 

Regulations pertaining to the work of the aforementioned facilities shall apply as of Monday morning, October 18, 2021.

The prime minister is also allowed to amend any of the provisions of Circular No.46.