By Joey Chenoweth | PinalCentral
Lawmakers who represent much of western and southern Pinal County took aim at the Pima County Board of Supervisors on Friday, claiming there has been overreach in restricting business activity as the economy opens back up.
Sen. Vince Leach and Reps. Mark Finchem and Bret Roberts, all Republicans, have called on Attorney General Mark Brnovich to investigate whether the Pima supervisors violated ARS 26-306, which states that emergency orders and regulations “shall not be inconsistent with orders, rules and regulations promulgated by the governor” with their “Back to Business” plan.
“Governor Ducey and the Legislature have been working with experts to find that balance and determine the best course of action for the entire state,” said Leach, of Saddlebrooke. “It is unfortunate that Pima County is taking actions that are not consistent with the state. The cumbersome regulations in its proclamation will not facilitate an easy reopening for businesses.”
They allege the supervisors broke that statute by instituting temporary health codes like requiring restaurants to stay under 50% capacity and to have dine-in customers call before they arrive. Places like gyms and pools have similar capacity requirements and are required to keep equipment at least 6 feet apart.
