Posted: Aug 6, 2020 / 09:47 AM CDT / Updated: Aug 6, 2020 / 09:48 AM CDT

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SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas (KVEO) The city of South Padre Island has extended the emergency order regarding beachgoers amid COVID-19.

The order sets guidelines for beach vendors and visitors in order to keep beaches open and prevent further spread of the virus.

Below are the guidelines as stated in the release:

BEACH VENDORS

BEACH GOERS

The emergency order will now be in effect until Sept. 16, 2020 at 11:59 p.m.

The city adds Peace Officers, City of South Padre Island Health Inspectors, Code Enforcement/Ordinance Officers/Inspectorsare authorized to enforce the order. A violation is a Class C Misdemeanor punishable by an up to $500 fine.

The read the full order from the city, click here.

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South Padre Island extends emergency order regarding beach operations - KGBT-TV