The COVID Project
The record
- Jurisdiction
- Massachusetts
- Level
- State
- Authority
- St. 1950, c. 639, ss. 7, 8, 8A
- Issued
- 2020-06-06 June 6, 2020
- Effective
- 2020-06-08 12:01 a.m. (read as 2020-06-08)
- End
- Rescinded 12:01 a.m. July 6, 2020 (July 13 for Boston) by Order No. 44 (read as 2020-07-06)
- In force
- June 8, 2020 to July 6, 2020
- Quarters
- 2020 Q22020 Q3
2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3
- Limitation types
- Business closureGathering capFace-covering requirementEvents and venues
- Addressees
- the public
- stadiums, arenas, theaters, concert halls, ballrooms, conference, exhibition and convention halls
- Functions reached
- MK/EV conferences, conventions, trade shows
- BQ/MC banquets and functions
- PE venues closed
- GATH weddings, funerals, fundraisers
- Collection
- Massachusetts MA
Operative words
Gatherings that bring together more than 10 persons into close physical proximity in any confined indoor or outdoor space remain prohibited throughout the Commonwealth.... Stadiums, arenas, theaters, concert halls, ballrooms, conference facilities, exhibition and convention halls, and similar venues that are designed or operated to accommodate gatherings and other assemblages of people shall remain closed.... Street festivals, agricultural festivals, walk-a-thons, road races and bike races, and other outdoor organized athletic or recreational events that gather large numbers of participants or spectators outdoors are prohibited until further Order.
Enforcement
Civil fine up to $300 per violation under G.L. c. 277, s. 70C; injunction
Notes
Health care facilities, schools, child care, corrections and shelters excepted.