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Ex. MET-MSY-013 Order Primary source read

City of New Orleans Health Department Guidelines for COVID-19 Reopening Phase Three (3.2), October 15, 2020

Guidelines for COVID-19 Reopening Phase 3.2

New Orleans Health Department under the May 15, 2020 Mayoral Proclamation · City of New Orleans, Louisiana (City)

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The record

Jurisdiction
City of New Orleans, Louisiana · New Orleans and Baton Rouge · Louisiana
Level
City
Authority
La. R.S. 29:727; Mayoral Proclamation of May 15, 2020 (Ex. 005)
Issued
2020-10-15 Oct. 15, 2020
Effective
2020-10-17 6:00 a.m. (City release of Oct. 15, 2020: 'moving into Phase 3.2 at 6 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 17') (read as 2020-10-17)
End
2020-11-14 (Phase 3.3, Ex. 014) (read as 2020-11-14)
In force
Oct. 17, 2020 to Nov. 14, 2020
Quarters
2020 Q4
Limitation types
Capacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementAlcohol and barsEvents and venuesWorkplace rules
Addressees
  • the public
  • bars without AR-Conditional permits
  • restaurants
  • houses of worship, theaters, conference venues, stadiums, concert halls
Functions reached
  • BA bars outdoor only
  • GATH 50/100
  • DR 75 percent
  • EVT houses of worship, theaters and conference venues at 50 percent or 500 seated; outdoor stadiums 25 percent or 500 (City release)
  • MASK
  • EMP
Collection
New Orleans and Baton Rouge MET-MSY

Operative words

1. All indoor public and private gatherings shall be limited to 50 individuals and outdoor public and private gatherings shall be limited to 100 individuals.... Restaurants shall be allowed to open at 75% of indoor permitted occupancy...; Bars without a state AR-Conditional permit shall be allowed to open for outdoor seating [only]... Indoor seating and consumption are prohibited.... Bars shall utilize a reservation system to track names and phone numbers of [patrons]... Face coverings are required at all times for employees and customers except while [eating or drinking]

Enforcement

Effect of a temporary emergency order under La. R.S. 29:727 (Ex. 005 ¶ 4)

Notes

City release of Oct. 15, 2020: houses of worship, movie theaters and conference venues open for timed, seated events at 50 percent or 500; outdoor stadiums and arenas 25 percent or 500; breweries allowed outdoor service because ineligible for the State's conditional restaurant permit.

Retrieval note

Effective date from the City's Oct. 15, 2020 release (read).