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Ex. MET-RIV-025 Order Primary source read

Order of the Health Officer of the County of San Bernardino for the Control of COVID-19 (omnibus order of April 23, 2020)

Omnibus Health Officer Order (outdoor recreation permitted; April 23, 2020)

Acting Health Officer Erin Gustafson, M.D., MPH · San Bernardino County, California (County)

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Jurisdiction
San Bernardino County, California · Riverside-San Bernardino · California
Level
County
Authority
Cal. Health & Safety Code 101040, 101085, 120175; 17 C.C.R. 2501; San Bernardino County Code 31.0101 et seq.
Issued
2020-04-23 Apr. 23, 2020
Effective
2020-04-25 12:00 a.m., continuing until rescinded (read as 2020-04-25)
End
Rescinded effective 12:00 p.m. May 8, 2020 (Ex. 026) (read as 2020-05-08)
In force
Apr. 25, 2020 to May 8, 2020
Quarters
2020 Q2
Limitation types
Stay-at-homeBusiness closureGathering capFace-covering requirementTravel and quarantineHealth care ordersEvents and venuesWorkplace rules
Addressees
  • all persons
  • all businesses
  • parks, golf courses and recreational facilities
  • short-term lodging
  • hospitals and clinics
Functions reached
  • GATH gatherings prohibited
  • CB masked public
  • EMP essential-business distancing or closure
  • AM/CN golf and recreation open but pro shops, snack bars and concessions closed
  • LG lodging cease operations (par. 10)
  • SX/PR elective procedures delayed (par. 9)
Collection
Riverside-San Bernardino MET-RIV

Operative words

3. Public or private Gatherings, as defined, are hereby prohibited in the County.... 4. Public Recreational Activities. Individuals and those living in the same household or living unit, may engage in outdoor recreational activities at parks, trails and lakes, including... golfing, pickleball and tennis. While engaging in outdoor recreational activities, social distancing and face covering requirements must be complied with, gatherings may not occur, ancillary services such as shops, snack bars, concession stands must remain closed... 5. Face Coverings. All individuals in San Bernardino County shall wear face coverings over their nose and mouth... when in public and when working in Essential businesses, when feasible. a. An owner or operator of an Essential business... may refuse admission or service to any individual who fails to wear a face covering...

Enforcement

Crime punishable by fine, imprisonment, or both (Health & Safety Code 120295; County Code 31.0101 et seq.)

Notes

Consolidates and supersedes all previous orders except the April 6 licensed-facilities order.