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Ex. WV-036 Order Primary source read

Executive Order 42-20

Gathering limit raised from 25 to 100; movie theaters, casinos and bingo halls reopen

Governor Jim Justice · West Virginia (State)

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The record

Jurisdiction
West Virginia
Level
State
Authority
W. Va. Code 15-5-6 and 15-5-1
Issued
2020-06-04 June 4, 2020
Effective
2020-06-05 12:01 a.m. (read as 2020-06-05)
End
Gathering limit cut to 25 on July 14, 2020 (EO 51-20); framework terminated Apr. 20, 2021 (EO 12-21) (read as 2020-07-14)
In force
June 5, 2020 to July 14, 2020
Quarters
2020 Q22020 Q3
Limitation types
Business closureGathering capWorkplace rules
Addressees
  • all individuals
  • movie and other theaters
  • casinos and bingo halls
  • amusement rides, carnivals, fairs, concert and music halls (remain closed)
Functions reached
  • GATH events (100)
  • PE theaters
  • AM casinos
  • MC meetings and banquets (100 cap)
Collection
West Virginia WV

Operative words

'g. Engaging in outdoor activity, provided that individuals at all times and as much as reasonably possible maintain social distancing of six feet from one another and abide by a 100-person limitation on gathering size.' 'jj. Theaters. Movie and other theaters may resume operations, but must ensure that proper social distancing and hygiene practices are maintained.... kk. Casinos. Casinos, bingo halls, and similar places or facilities may resume operations...' '4. Prohibited activities. Locations with amusement rides, carnivals, fairs, concert and music halls, adult entertainment venues, racetracks (except...), and other similar businesses shall be closed...'

Enforcement

EO 9-20 paragraph 7

Retrieval note

Secretary of State filed copy read by OCR.

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