I can't believe this isn't satire. Don't put up with any business that pulls crap like this. Be polite, but explain why you're taking your business elsewhere. Normal people need to stand up and say we're not doing this anymore.

Restaurant owners: Take your money and your business to a state that doesn't bend you over and make you beg for permission to stay open. I feel bad for all the owners that have gone out of business but if you're staying in a place like that you're asking for it.