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Order of the Health Officer and Emergency Regulations (signed and effective May 22, 2020)

Order of the Health Officer and Emergency Regulations (Effective May 22, 2020)

Wilma J. Wooten, M.D., M.P.H., Public Health Officer; Emergency Regulations by the Director of Emergency Services · San Diego County, California (County)

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Jurisdiction
San Diego County, California · San Diego · California
Level
County
Authority
Cal. Health & Safety Code §§ 101040, 120175, 120175.5(b); Gov't Code § 8634
Issued
2020-05-22 May 22, 2020
Effective
2020-05-22
End
2020-05-27 (superseded by the May 27, June 2, June 4, June 16 and June 19, 2020 versions; see Ex. MET-SAN-009) (read as 2020-05-27)
In force
May 22, 2020 to May 27, 2020
Quarters
2020 Q2
Limitation types
Stay-at-homeBusiness closureCapacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementWorkplace rules
Addressees
  • all persons
  • reopened businesses including dine-in restaurants and in-store retail
  • essential businesses
  • non-essential businesses
Functions reached
  • DR dining rooms reopened only under a posted Restaurant Operating Protocol
  • BA bar service limited to table service with meals
  • SF in-store retail reopened under Safe Reopening Plans
  • EMP employee face coverings
  • STAY framework continued
Collection
San Diego MET-SAN

Operative words

11. All reopened businesses, with the exception of restaurants providing dine-in services, must prepare and post a 'Safe Reopening Plan'... Restaurants providing dine-in services must prepare and post a 'COVID-19 Restaurant Operating Protocol'... 12. All restaurants that allow dine-in services shall also be required to ensure their customers comply with the following: a. Customers shall not stand in the restaurant except in the reception area while waiting to be seated... d. The bar area of a restaurant may be used for table service of food. Alcoholic drinks may be served only with meals. e. Customers shall wear face coverings at all times other than while at a table.

Enforcement

Health & Safety Code § 120295; Gov't Code § 8665; Sheriff and chiefs of police

Notes

Implemented the State's approval of the County's variance attestation (submitted May 19-20, 2020 per the AAR timeline). County News Center, May 20, 2020: face coverings required when restaurants and stores open.

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