{"id":"MT-038","kind":"order","level":"state","jurisdiction":"Montana","state":"MT","metro":"","industry":"","agency":"","eco":"","issuer":"Governor Steve Bullock","authority":"Interpretation of the Phase Two Directive (Mont. Code Ann. 10-3-104; 50-1-202)","instrument":"Governor\u0027s letter to the Association of Montana Public Health Officials (AMPHO) clarifying the Phase Two 50-person gathering limitation","title":"Letter to AMPHO, September 4, 2020 (Phase Two gathering limitation does not apply to school-related or youth activities)","dateIssued":"2020-09-04","effective":"2020-09-04","end":"Phase Two gathering terms superseded Nov. 20, 2020 (MT-018)","startDate":"2020-09-04","endDate":"2020-11-20","quarters":["2020Q3","2020Q4"],"types":["GATH","EVT"],"addressees":["local public health officials","schools","organizers of youth activities"],"clause":"Several weeks ago, I clarified that the Phase Two limitation on gatherings of 50 people, in circumstances that do not readily allow for appropriate physical distancing, did not apply to schools or school-related activities. Given the ongoing confusion and the potential for inconsistent application of rules for youth events, I am extending that clarification to apply to youth activities whether school or community sponsored. Organizers of such activities should continue to work with local public health on developing appropriate safety plans in line with local and state public health directives.","enforcement":"Interpretive; confirms the 50-person limitation as an operative rule for all other events","functions":["SP sports and leagues","AC athletics and activities","GATH events"],"notes":"The letter confirms that the Phase Two 50-person limitation was being applied as a rule to gatherings generally","sourceUrl":"https://covid19.mt.gov/_docs/09042020%20AMPHO.pdf","snapshot":"","fileExists":true,"fileBytes":120898,"grade":"primary","character":"","description":"","collection":"MT","url":"/library/MT-038","exhibitUrl":"/exhibit/MT-038","citation":"Governor Steve Bullock, Governor\u0027s letter to the Association of Montana Public Health Officials (AMPHO) clarifying the Phase Two 50-person gathering limitation (Sept. 4, 2020) (Ex. MT-038)","stateName":"Montana","related":["MT-018","DUT-MT-023","MT-037","MT-017","MT-036","MT-016","MT-035","MT-034","MT-015"]}