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COVID-19 Order No. 65

Order Advancing All Communities to Phase III, Step 2 of the Commonwealth's Reopening Plan (Superseding and Rescinding Order No. 58)

Governor Charles D. Baker · Massachusetts (State)

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Jurisdiction
Massachusetts
Level
State
Authority
St. 1950, c. 639, ss. 7, 8, 8A
Issued
2021-02-25 Feb. 25, 2021
Effective
2021-03-01 12:01 a.m. (read as 2021-03-01)
End
Rescinded 12:01 a.m. May 29, 2021 (Order No. 69) (read as 2021-05-29)
In force
Mar. 1, 2021 to May 29, 2021
Quarters
2021 Q12021 Q2
Limitation types
Business closureCapacity limitWorkplace rules
Addressees
  • Phase III Step 2 enterprises
  • Phase IV enterprises (closed)
Functions reached
  • PE indoor performance venues reopened at limited capacity
  • AM indoor recreation with greater contact
  • Phase IV (stadiums, exhibition and convention halls, bars, dance floors, amusement parks, festivals) still closed
Collection
Massachusetts MA

Operative words

Effective March 1, 2021 in all municipalities in the Commonwealth, businesses and other organizations that are designated as Phase III, Step 2 enterprises on the attached Schedule A may open their brick-and-mortar premises to workers, customers, and the public. Phase I, II, and III enterprises, as identified in Schedule A, may operate pursuant to revised Sector-Specific COVID-19 workplace safety rules that may provide for increased capacity.

Enforcement

Order No. 43 ss. 4-5; penalties administered under Order No. 48

Notes

Schedule A marks Phase IV Step 1 (stadiums, arenas, ballparks, exhibition and convention halls, overnight camps) and Step 2 (dance floors at events, amusement parks, saunas, bars, dance clubs, nightclubs, beer gardens without food, festivals, parades, road races).