Vinita City Leaders Amend Stay-At-Home Order After Being Hit With Lawsuit
The City of Vinita has changed its stay-at-home order after being hit with a lawsuit. The original ordinance required residents to stay at their homes and included a curfew for everybody from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Wednesday, April 15th 2020, 6:14 pm
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The City of Vinita has changed its stay-at-home order after being hit with a lawsuit.
The original ordinance required residents to stay at their homes and included a curfew for everybody from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. The only exceptions were to run essential errands or work at an essential business.
Original Story - Oklahoma Attorney Files Lawsuit Against Vinita After Stay-At-Home Order
The council approved a new ordinance April 15 that says the stay-at-home order and the curfew are no longer mandatory but are strongly encouraged.
The new ordinance also eliminated criminal punishment for violations.
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