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Directive Implementing Executive Order 2-2021 (Jan. 13, 2021)

Directive Implementing Executive Order 2-2021

Governor Greg Gianforte · Montana (State)

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Jurisdiction
Montana
Level
State
Authority
Mont. Code Ann. 10-3-104(2)(a), (2)(c); 10-3-103, -302, -305; 50-1-101, -202, -203, -204; Executive Order 2-2021
Issued
2021-01-13 Jan. 13, 2021
Effective
2021-01-15 5:00 a.m. (read as 2021-01-15)
End
2021-02-12 (rescinded and replaced by the Feb. 12, 2021 Directive, MT-021) (read as 2021-02-12)
In force
Jan. 15, 2021 to Feb. 12, 2021
Quarters
2021 Q1
Limitation types
Telework mandateGathering capFace-covering requirementWorkplace rules
Addressees
  • all residents
  • businesses
  • schools
  • persons responsible for indoor spaces open to the public
Functions reached
  • SF and all indoor public spaces (masks)
  • OF office (teleworking policy)
  • HR screening
  • GATH events (CDC distancing)
Collection
Montana MT

Operative words

PUBLIC GATHERINGS. Any public gatherings or events should be managed in a way that accommodates CDC social distancing guidelines. BUSINESSES.... businesses should make reasonable efforts to develop and implement appropriate policies based on industry best practices during this emergency... regarding: 1) Social distancing; 2) Temperature checks and/or symptom screening; 3) Testing, isolating, and contact tracing, in collaboration with public health authorities; 4) Sanitation; 5) Use of disinfection of common and high-traffic areas; 6) Teleworking.... GENERAL MASKING REQUIREMENTS. A statewide mask mandate remains in effect, as follows: 1. A face covering that covers the mouth and nose shall be worn at all times in indoor spaces open to the public. Face coverings shall be provided for all employees and volunteers. All points of entry open to the public shall have a clearly visible sign posted stating: "Mask or face covering use required for ages five and older." 2. For any organized outdoor activity where social distancing is not possible or is not observed, a face covering that covers the mouth and nose shall be worn at all times.

Enforcement

Good-faith reliance on customer representations 'an affirmative and complete defense to any enforcement proceedings brought pursuant to this Directive'; 'all inconsistent local government health ordinances or orders are preempted by this Directive, but only to the extent they are less restrictive'

Notes

The capacity, hours-of-service and gathering-size limits of the Nov. 17, 2020 Directive were not carried forward; DPHHS release of Jan. 13, 2021 describes the Directive as removing 'restrictions on hours of service and capacity for businesses'

Retrieval note

Bundled row (verified_secondary) upgraded.

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