Entertainment venues in Odesa region allowed to work one hour longer

The work of entertainment and service establishments in Odesa region has been extended by an hour.

According to the Odesa Regional Military Administration, the amendments to the existing order were made due to numerous appeals from entrepreneurs.

"After considering the appeals of private entrepreneurs in the region, the Odesa Regional Military Administration together with the command of the Odesa military operation made changes to the current order," the statement said.

So now the region's establishments can open from 7:00 am and work until 23:00.

However, the OIA noted that in the morning there will be a restriction on indoor music playback until 9:30 am.

"This is done to ensure respect for the national minute of silence at 9:00 a.m. throughout the Odesa region," the administration explained.

Earlier in Odesa, for the sake of public safety, from 22:00 to 9:00, restricted the economic activities of enterprises, institutions, organizations, regardless of ownership and industry, in the areas of service and entertainment, including entertainment complexes, clubs, centers, and other entities providing entertainment services to the public.

In particular, the law prohibits

• the use of light and light-like devices that impair the demarcation features of the territory;
• the use of sound equipment, apparatus, acoustic systems and other musical means;
• providing services to the public outside and inside the premises and on the respective territories;
• stay, movement, entry or exit of visitors.

Subsequently, the OBA allowed the sale of alcohol until 11 p.m. One of the reasons for this change was that there used to be a lot of illegal alcohol outlets, the so-called "nalyvaikas," that did not pay taxes. In addition, the police recorded cases of poisoning from low-quality alcohol.

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