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- Jurisdiction
- Iowa (RMCC Region 6: Allamakee, Benton, Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Clayton, Delaware, Dubuque, Fayette, Grundy, Howard, Jones, Linn and Winneshiek counties) · Iowa
- Level
- State
- Authority
- Iowa Code §§ 29C.6(1), 135.140(6), 135.144(3); enforcement §§ 29C.18, 135.35
- Issued
- 2020-04-16 Apr. 16, 2020
- Effective
- 11:59 p.m. April 16, 2020 (read as 2020-04-16)
- End
- 11:59 p.m. April 30, 2020 (read as 2020-04-30)
- In force
- Apr. 16, 2020 to Apr. 30, 2020
- Quarters
- 2020 Q2
2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3
- Limitation types
- Stay-at-homeTelework mandateGathering capWorkplace rules
- Addressees
- all people present in the fourteen counties
- all employers with employees physically located in the fourteen counties
- Functions reached
- OF/OP offices (telework directive to all employers)
- EMP workplace screening, distancing and cleaning mandated
- GATH all social gatherings outside the household prohibited
- WS weddings, funerals and worship limited to 10
- CB customer base confined to households
- WF workforce
- Collection
- Iowa IA
Operative words
HOUSEHOLD PROTECTION (RMCC Region 6). SECTION ONE.... beginning at 11:59 p.m. on April 16, 2020 and continuing until 11:59 p.m. on April 30, 2020: A. All social, community, recreational, leisure, and sporting gatherings of any size with individuals other than members of the same household who reside together are prohibited. Weddings, funerals, and other spiritual or religious gatherings of more than 10 people are prohibited, and such gatherings with fewer people may continue to be held only if all present comply with paragraph B. This prohibition shall not be construed to restrict the provision of necessary care, including child care, medical care, or other necessary supports, to another person. B. All people who do leave their homes must practice social distancing by making every reasonable effort to stay at least six feet away from all people other than members of the same household who reside together. C. These requirements do not apply to or limit gatherings for purposes other than those identified in paragraph A, including those in relation to employment or volunteer activities.... EMPLOYEE AND PUBLIC PROTECTION (RMCC Region 6). SECTION TWO.... A. All employers shall evaluate whether any more of their employees can feasibly work remotely and to the extent reasonable, shall take steps to enable such employees to work from home. B. All businesses or other employers remaining open with in-person operations shall take reasonable precautions to ensure the health of their employees and members of the public, including appropriate employee screening, social distancing practices, and increased cleaning and hygiene practices. C. This section shall not be a basis for closing or taking other enforcement action against a business or other employer absent an additional specific order or directive of the Iowa Department of Public Health.... SECTION FOUR. In conjunction with the Department of Public Health pursuant to Iowa Code §§ 29C.18 and 135.35, all peace officers of the state are hereby called upon to assist in the enforcement of the provisions of this Proclamation.
Enforcement
Section Four: all peace officers called upon to assist in enforcement (Iowa Code §§ 29C.18, 135.35); § 2(C) bars closure of employers absent a specific IDPH order
Notes
The fourteen counties include Linn (Cedar Rapids), Black Hawk (Waterloo, Tyson plant outbreak) and Dubuque. The order applies to residents and workers 'at all times regardless of where they are located, including at a workplace or residence in another county.'
Retrieval noteThree-page scanned PDF read by OCR in full. Section Five: 'This proclamation shall not be construed to otherwise modify the proclamations issued on April 2, 2020, April 6, 2020, or April 10, 2020.'.