The COVID Project
The record
- Jurisdiction
- Idaho
- Level
- State
- Authority
- Idaho Code § 56-1003(7) ('to impose and enforce orders of isolation and quarantine to protect the public from the spread of infectious or communicable diseases'); Governor's direction under Idaho Code §§ 46-601, 46-1008
- Issued
- 2020-03-25 Mar. 25, 2020
- Effective
- 2020-03-25 1:30 p.m. (read as 2020-03-25)
- End
- 2020-04-15 11:59 p.m. as issued; amended and extended Apr. 15, 2020 to Apr. 30, 2020 (Ex. ID-004); rescinded by Stage 1 Stay Healthy Order eff. May 1, 2020 (Ex. ID-005 § 10) (read as 2020-04-15)
- In force
- Mar. 25, 2020 to Apr. 15, 2020
- Quarters
- 2020 Q2
2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3
- Limitation types
- Stay-at-homeBusiness closureTelework mandateGathering capTravel and quarantineSchools and child careWorkplace rules
- Addressees
- all individuals living in Idaho
- all businesses with a facility in Idaho
- governmental agencies
- schools
- sheriffs and chiefs of police
- Functions reached
- CB customer base under stay-home
- SF premises closed to public (non-essential)
- OF offices closed except Minimum Basic Operations; telework compelled
- WF workforce (schools closed; travel limited)
- GATH all events prohibited
- DR/BA dining rooms and bars closed
- SC suppliers limited to essential
- Collection
- Idaho ID
Operative words
All individuals currently living within the State of Idaho are ordered to self-isolate at their place of residence.... All persons may leave their residences only for Essential Activities, Essential Governmental Functions, or to operate Essential Businesses (§ 3). All businesses with a facility in the State of Idaho, except Essential Businesses as defined below in Section 8, are required to cease all activities at facilities located within the state except Minimum Basic Operations, as defined in Section 8.g. For clarity, businesses may also continue operations consisting exclusively of employees or contractors performing activities at their own residences (i.e., working from home) (§ 4). All people in Idaho shall immediately cease hosting or participating in all public and private gatherings and multi-person activities for social, spiritual and recreational purposes, regardless of the number of people involved... including... community, civic, public, leisure, faith-based, or sporting events; parades; concerts; festivals; conventions; fundraisers (§ 5). All travel is prohibited... except Essential Travel and Essential Activities (§ 6). Summary: 'all bars and nightclubs are ordered closed. Restaurants and cafes... are ordered closed except solely for takeout and delivery service. Additionally, all indoor gyms and recreation facilities are ordered closed.' Telework: 'For employers in the State of Idaho that do not provide essential businesses or government services, take all steps necessary for employees to work remotely from home to the extent possible' (summary (iii)); Minimum Basic Operations include 'the minimum necessary activities to facilitate employees of the business being able to continue to work remotely from their residences' (§ 8.g.ii).
Enforcement
'Violation of or failure to comply with this Order could constitute a misdemeanor punishable by fine, imprisonment, or both. Idaho Code 56-1003(7)(c)'; § 9: Director requests sheriffs, chiefs of police and Idaho State Police to 'ensure compliance with and enforce this Order. The violation of any provision of this Order constitutes an imminent threat to public health.' Penalty under Idaho Code § 18-113: up to six months, $1,000.
Notes
Essential Businesses list § 8.f.i-xxiv (health care; grocery; food production; media; gas and auto repair; banks; hardware and firearms; plumbers, electricians, landscapers; shipping; schools for distance learning only; laundromats; restaurants takeout only; hotels for housing/quarantine only; work-from-home suppliers; suppliers to essential businesses; delivery; airlines and taxis for essential purposes; home-based care; residential facilities; tribal operations; Idaho National Laboratory; legal and accounting 'when necessary to assist in compliance with legally mandated activities'; childcare for exempted employees 'in as small and stable groups as possible'). Incorporates CISA guidance of Mar. 19, 2020 (§ 8.k) with the Order controlling in conflict (§ 8.e). § 11: cities, counties and public health districts may enact more stringent orders. § 12: supersedes the Blaine County order of Mar. 20, 2020.
Retrieval noteScanned PDF (11 pp. incl. transmittal memo); full text read by OCR. Enforcement section text confirmed against Parsons Behle summary quoting § 56-1003(7)(c) and § 18-113.