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Ex. KS-094 Order Primary source read

Emergency Order of Local Health Officer (Nov. 20, 2020)

Winter re-tightening: mass gatherings of more than 10 prohibited; entertainment and recreational venues and food and drink premises capped at 100 or 50 percent; 10 p.m. close; telework recommended

Douglas County Local Health Officer (Thomas Marcellino, M.D.) · Douglas County, Kansas (Lawrence) (County)

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Jurisdiction
Douglas County, Kansas (Lawrence) · Kansas
Level
County
Authority
K.S.A. 65-119, 65-129b
Issued
2020-11-20 Nov. 20, 2020
Effective
2020-11-20
In force
Nov. 20, 2020 to Mar. 31, 2021
Quarters
2020 Q42021 Q1
Limitation types
Telework mandateCapacity limitGathering capCurfew and hoursAlcohol and barsEvents and venues
Addressees
  • the public
  • all businesses
  • entertainment venues
  • recreational facilities
  • restaurants and bars
Functions reached
  • GATH 10
  • PE performances and venues
  • FC gyms
  • MK meetings, conferences, banquets
  • DR dining and bars (10 p.m. close)
  • OP telework recommended
Collection
Kansas KS

Operative words

1. Mass Gatherings: Mass gatherings of more than 10 individuals are prohibited.... it is recommended that businesses allow employees to work from home to the greatest extent possible... 4. Business Restrictions: a. All businesses must comply with the following: i. Maintain at least 6 feet of distance between customers or groups of customers...; c. Unless otherwise noted in this order, the following venues are restricted: i. Entertainment venues, including: auditoriums; arenas; banquet halls; cinemas; conference centers; concert halls; performance venues; sporting venues; community centers; stadiums; theaters casinos; night clubs; and adult entertainment; ii. Recreational facilities and places of public amusement, including: gyms, fitness and recreational centers; amusement parks; arcades; bingo halls; bowling alleys; and clubs; iii. Parties, informal gatherings, lectures, meetings, parades, fairs, festivals, sporting events, and performances. d. Venues listed in subsection 4(c) above are restricted as follows and must: i. Limit the number of individuals (staff and customers) in the facility, building or room to one hundred (100) people or 50 percent of the lowest occupancy load on the certificate of occupancy of the facility, building or room, whichever is lower

Enforcement

K.S.A. 65-119, 65-129.

Notes

Venues and food and drink premises had to close to customers by 10:00 p.m. (Husch tracker, Nov. 23, 2020).

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