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Ex. ND-062 Order Primary source read

Executive Order 2020-43 (cross-reference to the existing library exhibit; amended by 2020-43.1 to 43.5, Ex. ND-065, ND-067, ND-070, ND-072, ND-074)

Winter re-tightening: event venues at 25 percent of occupancy; bars and restaurants at 50 percent, 150 patrons, seated service, hours 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; sports and activities suspended; masks for owners, staff and patrons

Governor Doug Burgum · North Dakota (State)

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The record

Jurisdiction
North Dakota
Level
State
Authority
N.D. Const. art. V, sec. 1; N.D.C.C. ch. 37-17.1; 37-17.1-05(2); State Health Officer Order 2020-08 incorporated by reference
Issued
2020-11-13 Nov. 13, 2020
Effective
2020-11-16
End
Capacity and hours limits rescinded effective 8:00 a.m. Jan. 18, 2021 (EO 2020-43.5; Ex. ND-074) (read as 2021-01-18)
In force
Nov. 16, 2020 to Jan. 18, 2021
Quarters
2020 Q42021 Q1
Limitation types
Capacity limitFace-covering requirementCurfew and hoursAlcohol and barsEvents and venuesWorkplace rulesStanding dutyOperating condition
Addressees
  • banquets, ballrooms, weddings and event venues
  • bars, restaurants and food service establishments
  • high school and club sports; K-12 extracurricular and community activities
  • event organizers
Functions reached
  • DR dining room (50 percent, 150 cap, seated only)
  • BA bar (no standing; 10 p.m. close for in-person service)
  • BQ banquets and MC conventions (25 percent)
  • SP youth and adult sports (suspended)
  • AC school activities
  • EMP mask duties
Collection
Standing duties: North Dakota DUT-ND

Operative words

1. Banquets, Ballrooms, Weddings and Event Venues: a. Effective November 16, 2020, occupancy of banquet, ballroom and event venues is limited to 25% of occupancy not to exceed the capacity limits identified within the ND Smart Restart Large Gathering Tiered Capacity document.... c. Food and beverage service must be provided to seated patrons; no 'stand-up' service or service to patrons in a waiting area is permitted; d. Dance areas must be closed... 2. Bars, Restaurants and Food Service Establishments. a. Effective November 16, 2020, occupancy of bars, restaurants and food service establishments is limited to 50% of the licensed seating capacity, not to exceed a maximum of 150 patrons;... e. In-person dining and service may be conducted between the hours of 4:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.; f. Take-out, curbside and delivery services may continue to be provided with no time or hour restrictions... 3. School and Community Activities. a. Effective 12:01 a.m. November 16, 2020 all high school winter sports and all association, community, and club sports for youth and adults are suspended until December 14, 2020

Enforcement

'Executive Orders have the force and effect of law under NDCC § 37-17.1-05 (2).' 'All local, county and state law enforcement officers are authorized and directed to enforce the provisions of this Executive Order.' 'More restrictive measures may be adopted by local government entities.'

Notes

Religious events, governmental meetings and academic instruction exempt; tribal-code venues exempt but encouraged. This is the operative instrument for the fourth quarter of 2020 in every hospitality, event, fitness and youth-sports business.

Retrieval note

Not re-saved. The verbs are 'is limited to', 'must be provided', 'must be closed', 'may be conducted between the hours of'.

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