by In Trieste
The clarification was issued by the interior ministry after days of confusion for the hospitality sector ever since the expanded Green Pass rules came into effect on Friday, 6 August.
Italy’s bars and restaurants can ask customers for identification documents when they present the Green Pass but only in cases when there is “evident inconsistency” with the personal data contained in the certificate.
The Green Pass, which shows that people have been vaccinated, tested negative or recovered from covid-19, is required to dine indoors in restaurants and bars as of 6 August.
As per latest clarifications, bars and restaurants are entitled to ask for ID but are not obliged to do so unless there are clear irregularities with the Green Pass being presented, for example when the gender or date of birth on the cert obviously do not match the customer.
The ministry said that police would carry out random checks, particularly in areas known for nightlife and tourists, underlining that if somebody is found in possession of an irregular Green Pass, the fine (from €400 to €1,000) would apply only to the customer in cases where the premises is clearly not at fault.
