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Ex. MET-PHL-035 Order Primary source read

Second Supplemental Gatherings Order (outdoor gatherings and special events)

Supplemental Emergency Order Reaffirming City Policy Regarding Outdoor Gatherings and Events in Light of Emergency Restrictions

Mayor James F. Kenney and Health Commissioner Thomas A. Farley, MD, MPH · City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (City)

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Jurisdiction
City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Philadelphia · Pennsylvania
Level
City
Authority
Philadelphia Code sections 6-205 and 6-206; applicable state law (power to forbid the congregation of persons)
Issued
2020-11-23 Nov. 23, 2020
Effective
2020-11-23
End
2021-01-01 (extended by the Third Supplemental Gatherings Order to Mar. 1, 2021, Ex. MET-PHL-036, and by the Fourth, Ex. MET-PHL-061) (read as 2021-01-01)
In force
Nov. 23, 2020 to Jan. 1, 2021
Quarters
2020 Q4
Limitation types
Capacity limitGathering capEvents and venues
Addressees
  • organizers of outdoor gatherings and events
  • special-event permit applicants
Functions reached
  • GATH outdoor density 10 per 1,000 sq. ft.
  • MK EVT special events not permitted
Collection
Philadelphia MET-PHL

Operative words

Section 1. Outdoor Gatherings and Events. Outdoor gatherings continue to be allowed for any lawful purpose, provided that they are [conducted in compliance with the applicable orders of the] Commonwealth and the City, including the density limit of no more than 10 people per 1,000 [square feet]... Section 2. Special Event Permitting. During this period, peaceful gatherings that would otherwise require a special event or [demonstration permit may proceed without one; the Police] Department shall provide public safety support to such gatherings... Section 4. Nonconfrontation-De-escalation Policy...

Enforcement

Orders to disperse; fines regulation; de-escalation policy for enforcement

Notes

Recites the Sept. 21, 2020 Supplemental Gatherings Order and its Oct. 22, 2020 expiry

Retrieval note

Bracketed words paraphrase lines partly cut in the text layer.

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