Proclamation of Disaster Emergency (capacity limits lifted; distancing mandates retained)

The record

Jurisdiction

Iowa

Level

State

Authority

Iowa Code §§ 29C.6(6), 135.144(3)

Issued

2020-06-10 June 10, 2020

Effective

8:00 a.m. June 12, 2020 (read as 2020-06-12)

End

11:59 p.m. June 25, 2020 by its terms; the same mandates were carried by IA-019, IA-021, IA-022, IA-025, IA-028 and (with additions) IA-029 to IA-034 to February 6, 2021 (read as 2020-06-25)

In force

June 12, 2020 to June 25, 2020

Quarters

2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q1

2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3

Limitation types

Capacity limitGathering capAlcohol and barsEvents and venuesWorkplace rules

Addressees

• restaurants and bars (including wineries, breweries, distilleries, clubs, wedding venues)
• fitness centers
• casinos
• senior centers and adult day care
• salons and barbershops
• medical spas
• theaters and performance venues
• race tracks

Functions reached

• DR/BA dining and bar service: seated only, six feet between groups, no congregating
• FC equipment spacing and class-size limits
• AM casino position spacing
• SL six-foot spacing
• PE seated distancing
• SP race tracks seated distancing
• EMP 'reasonable measures' consistent with IDPH and DIA guidance mandated

Collection

Iowa IA

Operative words

REOPENING OF BUSINESSES AND ESTABLISHMENTS. SECTION TWO.... effective at 8:00 a.m. on June 12, 2020 and until 11:59 p.m. on June 25, 2020: A. Restaurants and bars: A restaurant or bar, including a wedding reception venue, winery, brewery, distillery, country club, or other social or fraternal club, may reopen or remain open to serve food and beverages on its premises, but only to the extent that it complies with the following requirements: (1) Social distancing: The establishment must ensure at least six feet of physical distance between each group or individual dining or drinking alone. Seating at booths closer than six feet may satisfy this requirement if the booths are separated by a barrier of a sufficient height to fully separate seated customers. All patrons must have a seat at a table or bar, and an establishment must limit patrons from congregating together closer than six feet. (2) Other social distancing, hygiene, and public health measures: The restaurant shall also implement reasonable measures under the circumstances of each restaurant to ensure social distancing of employees and customers, increased hygiene practices, and other public health measures to reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19 consistent with guidance issued by the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals and the Iowa Department of Public Health. B. Fitness centers:... (1) Social distancing: The establishment must ensure that all equipment, such as treadmills, bikes, weight machines, benches, and power racks, are spaced at least six feet apart or take other appropriate measures to ensure that more closely spaced equipment is not used. (2) Group activities: Any group activities or classes must be limited to a number of people that permits maintaining a distance of six feet apart at all times.... C. Casinos and gaming facilities:... spacing gaming positions at least six feet apart, turning off alternating gaming machines, or separating positions with a barrier... D. Senior citizen centers and adult daycare facilities... may reopen, but only to the extent that the establishment complies with guidance issued by the Iowa Department of Public Health... E. Salons and Barbershops:... must ensure that all customers are at least six feet apart... G. Theaters and Performance Venues:... must ensure at least six feet of physical distance between each group or individual attending alone when seated... H. Race tracks:... at least six feet of physical distance between each group or individual attending alone when seated.

Enforcement

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