On November 9, Campinas City Hall published a change reducing the waiting period from six to three months for business owners cited for violations to resume operations, provided they have a permit to operate during special hours and resolve their outstanding issues.
To qualify for the shorter waiting period, business owners must submit an appeal to the Municipal Guard and, if the request is approved, forward the document to the Municipal Department of Urban Planning. The measure was decided after discussions among the department, the Guard and the Campinas chapter of the Brazilian Association of Bars and Restaurants (Abrasel).
According to Urban Planning Secretary Carolina Baracat, industry representatives warned of losses caused by closures, including a reduction in job opportunities. She said City Hall would continue inspections and seek to speed up the processes. The rules for special operating hours, divided into three nuisance categories, have not changed.
