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Ex. AR-051 Order Primary source read

ADH Directive on Resuming Restaurant Dine-in Operations (effective May 11, 2020; revised May 18; Phase 2 revision June 15, 2020)

Restaurant dine-in at one-third then 66 percent of seating with masking, distancing and service rules

Secretary of Health, Arkansas Department of Health · Arkansas (Sector regulator)

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Jurisdiction
Arkansas
Level
Sector regulator
Authority
Ark. Code Ann. 20-7-109 to -110
Issued
2020-05-11 May 11, 2020
Effective
2020-05-11 (Phase 1); 2020-06-15 (Phase 2) (read as 2020-05-11)
End
2021-02-26 (guidance) (read as 2021-02-26)
In force
May 11, 2020 to Feb. 26, 2021
Quarters
2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q1
Limitation types
Capacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementAlcohol and barsWorkplace rules
Addressees
  • restaurants and food establishments
  • bars within restaurants
  • entertainment within restaurants
Functions reached
  • DR dining room capacity
  • BA bar service
  • BQ banquets and entertainment
  • KT kitchen and service protocols
  • HR screening
  • CB
Collection
Arkansas AR

Operative words

On March 20, 2020, the Secretary of Health, in consultation with the Governor, issued a directive that food establishment and restaurant dine-in operations in the state would cease.... Phase 2: Dine-in service may continue; seating may now increase to up to 66% of total seating capacity. This includes indoor and outdoor dining areas. Seating shall be adjusted to maintain six (6) feet between occupied seats at adjacent tables.... All staff who come in contact with patrons must wear a face mask that completely covers their nose and mouth.... Patrons must wear a face covering while in the establishment when physical distancing of 6 feet cannot be ensured.... Groups shall be limited, not to exceed 10 people. Self-service operations, including, but not limited to, salad bars, buffets, and condiment bars shall remain closed for patron access.... Bars housed within restaurants are now allowed to operate, effective May 19, 2020... The performers or players must be separated from the audience by at least 12 feet and must be limited in number to fifty (50) or fewer.... Phase 3 will include returning to normal operations with full seating capacity.

Enforcement

Ark. Code Ann. 20-7-101 misdemeanor; EO 20-25 par. 8

Notes

Phase 1 one-third seating stated by the Governor Apr. 29, 2020 (Wikipedia citing Arkansas Democrat-Gazette; Husch Blackwell); the text records the May 11 effective date and that Phase 2 'allows increased capacity above the phase 1 limit'.

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