Definition Of "A Shop"?

[diddlydo]

With reference to the edict to wear masks in shops as from tomorrow I'd like to know what constitutes a "shop". Banks? Building Societies, walkways between 2 streets but covered and with shops on either side, libraries (as they often sell things too) cafés with a counter which sells cakes etc??? Has anyone thought this through?

[lady-janine]

I can't see what the problem is. I have a breathing problem but would rather mask up than be infected in any way and want others to have the same respect for themselves and others.

Probably this will not stop covid or other viruses spreading but it will reduce their ability to spread so efficiently.

good lad Sir Tony.

[sanmac]

Tonyav, you have goats and wear a mask? I bet you brand your goats with a Z.

[tonyav]

I bet you brand your goats with a Z.

LOL, so you've seen them then ;-)

[gness]

You should see him herding the goats, Sanmac. Mask, black cloak flying and a branding iron held aloft.

[tonyav]

pssst, don't show them the photo's, gness.

[Toorak]

Wotttt?

[gness]

It’ll cost you, Tony. :-)

[tonyav]

I thought it might !

[Toorak]

Fess up Tony - what can we expect?

[Mamyalynne]

Psssst, got any cheese?

[tonyav]

ToorakFess up Tony - what can we expect?

Nothing Toorak, it's all rumour I tell ya.


pssst Mamya I'll pm you

[Stickybottle]

If you do decide against your civil disobedience stance and do wear your mask as required do not forget the pointy hat too

[rowanwitch]

Talk of the midlands is Tony the Goatman, all he has under the cloak is an Aston Villa Willie warmer and an evil grin. I will try and find a link to the last court case.

[Peter Pedant]

submarines?
aztec temples?
what else cd be mistaken for a shop?
three legged dolphins ( dead)
those trailers which sell buns and sausages ( cooked )

see here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shops_Act_1911

even I who read law at uni find this less than riveting
zillions of shops acts
defined because evryone wd say from 1811 ( first shop act that is!) oh that is not me

[pat2604]

This has just been covered on the BBC news because some poor folk confused. Just read Samacs' post and apply common sense. Sometimes I just wonder .....

[Peter Pedant]

yeah I do the
Lidl's - - - oo is tbis a shooooop ? I thought it was a library

shoooop as in a 6 y o whine looking at veg.

or-- is a pharmacy a shooooop, well you cant buy bagga all there so I dont think it is you know, last week my prescription......

I have a lot of time on my hands

[jno]

PP, I often used to pop in here to worship Zarathustra before realising my error

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[jno]

sorry, proper link

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[New Judge]

//I have a breathing problem but would rather mask up than be infected in any way...//

Then unless you use a FFP3 grade (or better) mask, you may be disappointed, lady janine. Flimsy cloth masks of the type worn by many people do not protect the wearer. They are said to protect those around them. So, as with most things, if you want to take precautionary measures you must take them yourself and not rely on other people.

[diddlydo]

I read an article online today which stated that certain quasi-medical establishments didn't require masks to be worn e.g. Dentists (which is obvious), podiatrists (err - what have feet go to do with the ability to wear a mask?) osteopaths (ditto)and so it went on - this list was unbelievable!