ITALY: BARS, RESTAURANTS CAN CHECK IDS FOR GREEN PASS

Wed 11 August 2021:

The Italian Interior Ministry has issued a circular letter clarifying how the Green Pass vaccine passport’s rules should be applied, stating that in some situations, pubs and restaurants would be permitted to ask visitors to present identification to confirm their Green Pass is legitimate.

As of August 6, the scope of the Green Pass has been expanded and it is now necessary for a range of activities, including to be able to sit inside bars and restaurants.

The ministry issued the statement to explain the rights of facility owners after Interior Minister Luciana Lamorgese said on Monday that they are not required to ask for identity cards when checking passes.

“Checking [IDs] is necessary in case of violating or bypassing the rules. For example, when the discrepancy of personal information in the certificate is evident,” the ministry’s circular said.

COVID-19 passes are available to Italians who have received coronavirus vaccination or who have recently recovered from the sickness. The certifications have been required for service in pubs and restaurants, as well as attendance at large events, since August 6.

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