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Executive Order 20-04

Further Orders and Directives in Response to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Epidemic

Governor Eric J. Holcomb · Indiana (State)

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Jurisdiction
Indiana
Level
State
Authority
Ind. Code ch. 10-14-3; Ind. Code ch. 16-19-3 (with the concurrence of the Commissioner of ISDH)
Issued
2020-03-16 Mar. 16, 2020
Effective
2020-03-16
End
Dine-in prohibition through Mar. 31, 2020, extended by EO 20-14 to Apr. 6 and by EO 20-18 and 20-22 to May 1, 2020; elective-surgery directive superseded by EO 20-13 (Apr. 1); order expired with EO 20-02 unless extended (renewed with the declaration) (read as 2020-06-30)
In force
Mar. 16, 2020 to June 30, 2020
Quarters
2020 Q2
Limitation types
Business closureGathering capHealth care ordersAlcohol and barsCourts and public offices
Addressees
  • restaurants, bars, nightclubs and other in-dining establishments
  • hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers
  • governing bodies of public agencies
  • all residents
Functions reached
  • DR dining room
  • BA bar and alcohol service
  • SX surgery and elective procedures
  • GATH events
  • CB customer base
Collection
Indiana IN

Operative words

In consultation with and concurrence of the Commissioner of the ISDH, restaurants, bars, nightclubs and other establishments that provide in-dining services are required to close to in-person patrons through March 31, 2020, but these entities are authorized to provide drive-thru, take-out and delivery services.... Hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers are directed to cancel or postpone elective and non-urgent surgical procedures immediately.... Indiana will continue to adhere to the CDC guidance for large events and mass gatherings. The current guidance recommends no in-person events of more than 50 people.... Public meetings conducted pursuant to Ind. Code 5-14-1.5 et seq. should be limited to only essential matters critical to the operations of the governmental agency or entity for the duration of this public health emergency

Enforcement

ISDH and ATC enforcement process prescribed by EO 20-10 (cease orders, citations under 410 IAC 7-24-109, closure orders, permit suspension or revocation)

Notes

Also activated the National Guard, kept the EOC at Level 1 and directed the ISDH Commissioner to make quarantine and isolation determinations.