Local business owners are concerned for their customers' and employees' health.

They are equally concerned about their liability if one of them is infected with covid-19.

"We are looking at temporary and limited immunity from liability for companies trying to do the right thing by following public health guidance," Sara Hazzard of the SC Manufacturers Alliance told WLTX-TV.

"We can take steps to mitigate the impact by following recommended safety guidelines, but we don't want this to put companies at risk who are trying to operate safely, employing South Carolina workers and rebuilding our economy."

AccelerateSC members are talking with state lawmakers to create a bill to protect businesses following health guidelines from lawsuits.

"The small operators trying to do all they can to employ 3 or 4 people and do the job," said Ted Pitts of the SC Chamber of Commerce.

"This ultimately is something they need more than anybody, but the entire business community needs it. Businesses need this now, they need protection now."

Recommended reopening guidelines were revealed this week.

Parks and Recreation leaders believe "individual experience" attractions, like mini golf are ready to reopen under Phase 1.

Business owners will be expected to monitor strict social distancing guidelines. .

"If customers don't self-monitor, managers and owners have to step in to make sure that happens," said Duane Parrish of the SC Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism..

With today's social media, if they don't, the word will get out and people won't come back,;

Parrish says Phase 2 businesses include aquariums, zoos and amusement parks.

He anticipates capacity restrictions once Phase 2 is in place.

The hotel plan prepared by tourism industry leaders contains specific guidelines to open businesses or keep businesses running.

Safety precautions include:

• Plexiglass between front desk employees and patrons
• Customers disclosing travel history with hotel before booking
• Leaving a hotel room vacant for 24 hours for deep cleaning after a guest checks out 
• Monitoring health of employees