Tips on Temporary Use of Public Property for Private Business

摘要

To help support local restaurants and businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, cities throughout California are allowing dining, retail sales, and other private business operations to occur on sidewalks, temporarily closed streets, and other public property. The movement of business operations from private property into public spaces creates additional liability for public agencies. The California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (Cal JPIA) offers local government agencies the following tips for effectively managing this exposure.