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Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti announced Wednesday that homes hosting parties in violation of coronavirus social distancing restrictions will have their utilities shut off.
The mayor said he has authorized the city’s Department of Water and Power to cut utilities to residences within 48 hours after the LAPD verifies they are hosting parties. The decision, which takes effect on Friday, will target “egregious cases” where houses are hosting “un-permitted large gatherings,” Garcetti said.
“While we hope that you will avoid gatherings of all sizes, this enforcement is not focused on small and ordinary gatherings in people’s homes,” the mayor added. “These are focused on the people determined to break the rules, posing significant public dangers and a threat to all of us.”
In response to a question about whether it is constitutional to shut off power and water going to private property, Garcetti responded, “You’re breaking the law.”
“This is life and death,” he said.