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Ex. AR-056 Order Primary source read

ADH Directive Regarding Large Outdoor Venues (amended May 11, 2020; effective May 4 for 50 or fewer, May 18 for 33 percent, June 15 for 66 percent)

Outdoor venues: fifty persons, then 33 percent, then 66 percent with an approved plan

Secretary of Health, Arkansas Department of Health · Arkansas (State)

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The record

Jurisdiction
Arkansas
Level
State
Authority
Ark. Code Ann. 20-7-109 to -110
Issued
2020-05-11 May 11, 2020
Effective
2020-05-04; 2020-05-18; 2020-06-15 (read as 2020-05-04)
End
2021-02-26 (guidance) (read as 2021-02-26)
In force
May 4, 2020 to Feb. 26, 2021
Quarters
2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q1
Limitation types
Capacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementEvents and venues
Addressees
  • outdoor theaters, arenas, sports venues, race tracks, stadiums, auction houses, amusement centers, fair grounds
Functions reached
  • SP sports and rodeos
  • PE concerts
  • EV fairs, festivals, parades, livestock shows, auctions
  • CN concessions
  • GATH
  • CB
Collection
Arkansas AR

Operative words

Effective Date: May 4, 2020 for events for 50 people or less. Effective Date: May 18, 2020 for events up to 33 percent capacity. Phase 2 Revision Effective Date: June 15, 2020 for events up to 66% capacity... A venue may increase the number of attendees at events to up to 66 percent capacity for the facility with a plan approved by the Secretary of Health.... One hundred (100) people or fewer in attendance is allowed without a requirement to submit a plan. The performers/players/contestants must be separated from the audience by at least 12 feet and must be limited in number to fifty (50) or fewer.... Face coverings are required for all persons present, except for children under 10 years of age... Refreshments may be served. However, self-service operations... shall not be allowed.

Enforcement

Ark. Code Ann. 20-7-101 misdemeanor; plan approval by the Secretary

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