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Ex. AR-052 Order Primary source read

ADH Directive on Resuming Bar or Club Operations (effective May 26, 2020; Phase 2 revision June 15, 2020)

Bars and clubs: closed from March 20, resumed May 26 with distancing, 66 percent from June 15

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
2020-05-26 May 26, 2020
Effective
2020-05-26; 2020-06-15 (Phase 2) (read as 2020-05-26)
End
2021-02-26 (guidance) (read as 2021-02-26)
In force
May 26, 2020 to Feb. 26, 2021
Quarters
2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q1
Limitation types
Capacity limitFace-covering requirementAlcohol and barsWorkplace rules
Addressees
  • bars and clubs
Functions reached
  • BA bar and alcohol service
  • DR seating
  • HR
  • CB
Collection
Arkansas AR

Operative words

On March 20, 2020, the Secretary of Health, in consultation with the Governor, issued a directive that bars should cease dine-in operations in the state.... Service at bars resumed on May 26, 2020; seating may now increase to up to 66% of total seating capacity.... Seating at the bar shall maintain six feet of physical distancing between individuals.... All staff who come in contact with patrons must wear a face covering or mask... Patrons must wear a face covering while in the establishment when physical distancing of 6 feet cannot be ensured.

Enforcement

Ark. Code Ann. 20-7-101 misdemeanor; EO 20-25 par. 9

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