Order of the Governor (Mar. 16, 2020), Amending and Restating the Order of March 12, 2020, Prohibiting Large Gatherings and Events and Closing Senior Centers, and Additionally Closing Bars, Restaurants, Fitness Centers, and Theaters

The record

Jurisdiction

Maryland

Level

State

Authority

Md. Code, Pub. Safety Title 14

Issued

2020-03-16 Mar. 16, 2020

Effective

2020-03-16 5:00 p.m. (read as 2020-03-16)

End

Amended and restated Mar. 19, 2020 (MD-004) (read as 2020-03-19)

In force

Mar. 16, 2020 to Mar. 19, 2020

Limitation types

Business closureGathering capAlcohol and barsEvents and venues

Addressees

• the public
• restaurants and bars
• fitness centers
• theaters
• senior centers

Functions reached

• DR dining room
• BA bar
• FC fitness facilities
• PE theaters
• GATH events over 50

Collection

Maryland MD

Operative words

II. Social, community, spiritual, religious, recreational, leisure, and sporting gatherings and events ("large gatherings and events") of more than 50 people are hereby prohibited at all locations and venues... V.b. All Restaurants and Bars are hereby closed to the general public, effective as of 5:00 p.m. on March 16, 2020, except that... food and beverages may be: i. sold if such food or beverages are promptly taken from the premises, i.e., on a carry-out or drive-through basis; or ii. delivered to customers off the premises. VI.b. All Fitness Centers shall remain closed to the general public... VII.b. All Theaters shall remain closed to the general public.

Enforcement

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