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Director's Amended Order for Social Distancing, Facial Coverings and Non-Congregating

Director's Amended Order for Social Distancing, Facial Coverings and Non-Congregating

Stephanie McCloud, Director, Ohio Department of Health · Ohio (State)

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Jurisdiction
Ohio
Level
State
Authority
R.C. 3701.13
Issued
2021-04-08 Apr. 8, 2021
Effective
2021-04-08 (immediately) (read as 2021-04-08)
End
Replaced by Ex. OH-048 (effective retroactive to May 14, 2021 4:00 p.m.); regime expired 12:01 a.m. June 2, 2021 (read as 2021-05-14)
In force
Apr. 8, 2021 to May 14, 2021
Quarters
2021 Q2
Limitation types
Capacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementSchools and child careWorkplace rules
Addressees
  • all individuals
  • restaurants, drinking establishments and banquet facilities
  • venues
  • K-12 schools (order of Aug. 13, 2020 unchanged)
Functions reached
  • CB
  • WF
  • DR/BA/BQ
  • PE/SP
  • GATH
Collection
Ohio OH

Operative words

2. Facial Coverings (Masks). a. Except as provided herein, all individuals, in the State of Ohio shall wear facial coverings at all times when: i. In any indoor location that is not a residence... [para. 11]... patrons to be seated while actively eating or drinking. The tables should be six feet apart, unless there is a physical barrier, and seat no more than 10 persons per table.... 14. Duration. This Order shall be effective immediately and remains in full force and effect until...

Enforcement

R.C. 3701.352 and 3701.99(C)

Notes

Clarifies six-foot table spacing or physical barriers; social distancing, congregating and capacity requirements do not apply to religious observances and First Amendment activities; K-12 order unchanged (Governor's release Apr. 8, 2021, verified_secondary).