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Executive Order 2021-05

Next Phase of COVID-19 Mitigation: Lifting Occupancy Limits Implemented Due to COVID-19

Governor Douglas A. Ducey · Arizona (State)

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Jurisdiction
Arizona
Level
State
Authority
A.R.S. 26-303; 36-787
Issued
2021-03-05 Mar. 5, 2021
Effective
2021-03-05
End
2021-09-29 (rescinded by EO 2021-16 para. 3) (read as 2021-09-29)
In force
Mar. 5, 2021 to Sept. 29, 2021
Quarters
2021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3
Limitation types
Capacity limitFace-covering requirementWorkplace rules
Addressees
  • any business, institution, profession or entity that serves the public or is an employer
  • Spring Training and Major League Sports
Functions reached
  • EMP workplace policies
  • MASK business mask requirements
  • CAP (lifted)
  • SP sports (plan approval)
Collection
Arizona AZ

Operative words

Any business, whether for-profit or non-profit, institution, profession or entity that physically operates in this state and serves the public or is an employer shall continue to implement, use and follow policies based on guidance from the CDC, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and ADHS to limit and mitigate the spread of COVID-19 including the following: a. Promoting healthy hygiene practices; b. Intensifying cleaning, disinfection and ventilation practices; c. Monitoring for sickness; d. Ensuring physical distancing; e. Providing necessary protective equipment; f. Limitations on indoor standing room where patrons can congregate; and g. Encouragement of reservation or appointments where possible. 3. Capacity limits for businesses, implemented and outlined by Executive Order 2020-47... ADHS Emergency Measure 2020-02... the ADHS COVID-19 Guidance for Businesses and related requirement documents from ADHS, are rescinded. All remaining requirements implemented by ADHS for specific businesses remain in effect including but not limited to mask use and appropriate physical distancing between parties or groups.

Enforcement

Continues the enforcement framework of EO 2020-36, 2020-40, 2020-43, 2020-47, 2020-52 and 2020-59 (para. 5: those orders govern conflicts)

Notes

Marks the first step of the March 2021 wind-down; mask and distancing requirements for businesses remained mandatory until EO 2021-06.