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A north Alabama lawmaker says he wants to ensure in the future some businesses canât be closed during states of emergency while their competitors remain open.
House Bill 103 by Rep. Jamie Kiel, R-Russellville, would allow businesses and places of worship to remain open as long as they comply with any emergency order, rules or regulations issued by the governor and state or local agencies.
âI saw local clothing stores, local boutiques, local sporting goods stores that were forced to close while other stores remained open selling the same products that those forced to close were selling, and I just didnât think that was right,â Kiel said about the springtime order meant to reduce the spread of COVID-19.