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COVID-19 Order No. 38

Revised Order Regulating Gatherings Throughout the Commonwealth

Governor Charles D. Baker · Massachusetts (State)

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Jurisdiction
Massachusetts
Level
State
Authority
St. 1950, c. 639, ss. 7, 8, 8A
Issued
2020-06-06 June 6, 2020
Effective
2020-06-08 12:01 a.m. (read as 2020-06-08)
End
Rescinded 12:01 a.m. July 6, 2020 (July 13 for Boston) by Order No. 44 (read as 2020-07-06)
In force
June 8, 2020 to July 6, 2020
Quarters
2020 Q22020 Q3
Limitation types
Business closureGathering capFace-covering requirementEvents and venues
Addressees
  • the public
  • stadiums, arenas, theaters, concert halls, ballrooms, conference, exhibition and convention halls
Functions reached
  • MK/EV conferences, conventions, trade shows
  • BQ/MC banquets and functions
  • PE venues closed
  • GATH weddings, funerals, fundraisers
Collection
Massachusetts MA

Operative words

Gatherings that bring together more than 10 persons into close physical proximity in any confined indoor or outdoor space remain prohibited throughout the Commonwealth.... Stadiums, arenas, theaters, concert halls, ballrooms, conference facilities, exhibition and convention halls, and similar venues that are designed or operated to accommodate gatherings and other assemblages of people shall remain closed.... Street festivals, agricultural festivals, walk-a-thons, road races and bike races, and other outdoor organized athletic or recreational events that gather large numbers of participants or spectators outdoors are prohibited until further Order.

Enforcement

Civil fine up to $300 per violation under G.L. c. 277, s. 70C; injunction

Notes

Health care facilities, schools, child care, corrections and shelters excepted.