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Executive Order No. 202.31 (New York Forward, Phase One)

Continuing Temporary Suspension and Modification of Laws Relating to the Disaster Emergency

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo · New York (State)

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The record

Jurisdiction
New York
Level
State
Authority
Executive Law 29-a
Issued
2020-05-14 May 14, 2020
Effective
Phase One reopening 12:01 a.m. May 15, 2020 in the Finger Lakes, Central New York, Mohawk Valley, Southern Tier and North Country regions; PAUSE continued to 11:59 p.m. May 28, 2020 (read as 2020-05-15)
End
Continued 'until and unless later amended' by EO 202.34 and successors; phases superseded by later orders; rescinded June 25, 2021 (read as 2021-06-25)
In force
May 15, 2020 to June 25, 2021
Quarters
2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2
Limitation types
Business closureTelework mandateCapacity limitWorkplace rules
Addressees
  • all non-essential businesses (PAUSE continued)
  • Phase One industries in eligible regions
  • the Department of Health
Functions reached
  • JS job sites
  • PF production floor
  • WH warehouse and wholesale
  • CU curbside fulfillment
  • SF sales floor (closed except pickup)
  • OF office (still 100 percent reduction)
  • CB
Collection
New York NY

Operative words

Executive Order 202.28, which extended the provisions of Executive Orders 202.3, 202.4, 202.5, 202.6, 202.7, 202.8, 202.10, 202.11, 202.13, and 202.14 which each closed or otherwise restricted public or private businesses or places of public accommodation, and which required postponement or cancellation of all non-essential gatherings of individuals of any size for any reason... which together constitute New York On PAUSE, is hereby continued until 11:59 p.m. on May 28, 2020... Provided, however, that effective at 12:01 a.m. on May 15, 2020 that the reductions and restrictions on the in-person workforce at non-essential businesses or other entities shall no longer apply to Phase One industries[:] Construction, Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting, Retail - (Limited to curbside or in-store pickup or drop off); Manufacturing and Wholesale Trade; Such businesses or entities must be operated subject to the guidance promulgated by the Department of Health; Only those businesses or entities in a region that meets the prescribed public health and safety metrics, as determined by the Department of Health, will be eligible for reopening

Enforcement

'All enforcement mechanisms by state or local governments shall continue to be in full force an[d] effect until June 13, 2020' (stated); EO 202.11 and 202.14 provisions

Notes

Drive-in theaters permitted; Phase One guidance mandatory (Exs. NY-105, NY-106, NY-107, NY-126)