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COVID-19 Order No. 52

Phase III, Step 2 Order Regulating Gatherings in the Commonwealth

Governor Charles D. Baker · Massachusetts (State)

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Jurisdiction
Massachusetts
Level
State
Authority
St. 1950, c. 639, ss. 7, 8, 8A
Issued
2020-09-29 Sept. 29, 2020
Effective
2020-10-05 12:01 a.m. (read as 2020-10-05)
End
Rescinded 12:01 a.m. November 6, 2020 by Order No. 54 (read as 2020-11-06)
In force
Oct. 5, 2020 to Nov. 6, 2020
Quarters
2020 Q4
Limitation types
Gathering capFace-covering requirementAlcohol and barsEvents and venues
Addressees
  • the public
  • event venues and public settings
  • local boards of health
  • alcohol licensees
Functions reached
  • MK/EV/BQ conferences, conventions, fundraisers, weddings capped at 25 indoors
  • BA licensees
Collection
Massachusetts MA

Operative words

Indoor gatherings are limited to 25 persons in a single enclosed, indoor space.... Outdoor gatherings at private residences and in private backyards... are limited to a maximum of 50 people.... In Lower Risk Communities... gatherings at event venues and in public settings... are limited to a maximum of 100 persons...; In communities that do not qualify as Lower Risk Communities, gatherings at event venues and in public settings... are limited to a maximum of 50 persons.... For gatherings of more than 10 people, all persons over the age of 5 must wear a face covering.

Enforcement

Civil fine up to $500 per violation under St. 1950, c. 639, s. 8, administered under G.L. c. 40, s. 21D; injunction; ABCC or local licensing authority may suspend, revoke or cancel an alcohol license; one-week notice to local board of health for outdoor gatherings over 50

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