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Ex. MI-044 Order Primary source read

Executive Order 2020-176

Amended Safe Start Order (gyms and pools reopen September 9)

Governor Gretchen Whitmer · Michigan (State)

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Jurisdiction
Michigan
Level
State
Authority
MCL 30.403; MCL 10.31
Issued
2020-09-03 Sept. 3, 2020
Effective
2020-09-04 12:01 am; gyms 2020-09-09 (read as 2020-09-04)
End
2020-10-02 (held invalid by the Michigan Supreme Court; EO 2020-183 had scheduled its rescission for October 9, 2020) (read as 2020-10-02)
In force
Sept. 4, 2020 to Oct. 2, 2020
Quarters
2020 Q32020 Q4
Limitation types
Business closureTelework mandateCapacity limitGathering capEvents and venues
Addressees
  • all individuals and businesses
Functions reached
  • OP office (remote-work mandate outside Regions 6 and 8)
  • GATH events (10 indoor / 100 outdoor)
  • FC gyms (reopen Sept. 9 at 25 percent under EO 2020-175)
  • PE theaters (closed)
  • MK conferences (foreclosed)
Collection
Michigan MI

Operative words

1. Remote work. Except in Regions 6 and 8, any work capable of being performed remotely (i.e., without the worker leaving his or her home or place of residence) must be performed remotely. Although not required, in Regions 6 and 8, any work capable of being performed remotely should be performed remotely.... 3. Public accommodations restrictions.... the following places are closed to entry, use, and occupancy by members of the public: (a) Indoor theaters, cinemas, and performance venues; (b) Until September 8, 2020 at 11:59 pm, indoor gymnasiums, fitness centers, recreation centers, sports facilities, exercise facilities, exercise studios, and the like... 6(a)... (2) If a gathering or event is indoors, it does not exceed 10 people; and (3) If a gathering or event is outdoors, it does not exceed 100 people.... 16.... this order takes effect at 12:01 a.m. on September 4, 2020. At that time, Executive Orders 2020-160 and 2020-162 are rescinded.

Enforcement

Willful violation a misdemeanor (MCL 10.33; MCL 30.405(3))

Notes

In force on September 30, 2020, the last day of 2020 Q3; the statewide regime the Supreme Court's October 2 decision displaced and MDHHS re-imposed on October 5.