(WBEN) - The Governor's office on Tuesday released guidelines that say corn mazes, pick-your-own fruit and vegetable operations, hayrides and haunted houses are permitted to operate.
Petting zoos are still not allowed.
The news may have come as a shock to several businesses who have been open for months, or had no plan to open because of there not yet being guidance.
"The new guidance announced today will ensure that these businesses can open to the public, allowing families to enjoy their favorite fall activities while providing a boost for our farming communities and local economies," the Governor said in a statement.
Here are the guidelines from NYS:
Corn Mazes - permitted consistent with Low Risk Outdoor Arts and Entertainment guidance and the following conditions:
- Reduced capacity
- Face coverings required
- Social distance maintained between individuals/parties
Hayrides - permitted consistent with Public Transportation guidance and the following conditions:
- Mandatory face coverings
- Social distance required between individuals/parties
- Frequently touched surfaces, such as handrails, cleaned and sanitized between rides
Pick-Your-Own Fruit/Vegetables Operations - permitted consistent with Low Risk Outdoor Arts and Entertainment guidance and the following conditions:
- Reduced capacity
- Face coverings required
- Social distance maintained between individuals/parties.
Haunted Houses - permitted consistent with Low Risk Indoor Arts and Entertainment guidance and the following conditions:
- Reduced capacity
- Face coverings required
- Social distance maintained between individuals/parties
Petting zoos are not permitted
