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Executive Order 04.03.20.01

Authorizing sheriffs to enforce the provisions of Executive Order 04.02.20.01 involving businesses, establishments, for-profit corporations, non-profit corporations, and organizations

Governor Brian P. Kemp · Georgia (State)

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Jurisdiction
Georgia
Level
State
Authority
O.C.G.A. 38-3-4, 38-3-7, 38-3-51
Issued
2020-04-03 Apr. 3, 2020
Effective
2020-04-03 6:00 P.M. (read as 2020-04-03)
End
2020-04-30 11:59 P.M. (extended by EO 04.08.20.02) (read as 2020-04-30)
In force
Apr. 3, 2020 to Apr. 30, 2020
Quarters
2020 Q2
Limitation types
Business closureWorkplace rules
Addressees
  • sheriffs and deputies
  • all businesses and organizations
Functions reached
  • SF premises (closure sanction)
  • OP compliance
Collection
Georgia GA

Operative words

That the Sheriffs of this State... and their deputies, are hereby authorized to enforce the closure of businesses, establishments, corporations, non-profit corporations, or organizations in accordance with Executive Order 04.02.20.01.... Sheriffs enforcing this Order should take reasonable steps to provide notice and a reasonable time to allow [them] the opportunity to comply... prior to mandating closure.

Enforcement

Closure authority in every county; misdemeanor under 38-3-7