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Order of the Governor No. 20-07-29-01, Amending and Restating the Order of June 10, 2020, Allowing Reopening of Certain Businesses and Facilities, Subject to Local Regulation, and Generally Requiring Use of Face Coverings

.. and Generally Requiring Use of Face Coverings

Governor Lawrence J. Hogan, Jr. · Maryland (State)

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Jurisdiction
Maryland
Level
State
Authority
Md. Code, Pub. Safety Title 14
Issued
2020-07-29 July 29, 2020
Effective
2020-07-31 5:00 p.m. (read as 2020-07-31)
End
Restated Aug. 3, 2020 (MD-015); face-covering rule carried forward through 21-05-12-01 and narrowed May 15, 2021 (MD-030) (read as 2020-08-03)
In force
July 31, 2020 to Aug. 3, 2020
Quarters
2020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2
Limitation types
Business closureCapacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementWorkplace rules
Addressees
  • all persons in Maryland over the age of five
  • all businesses open to the public
  • employers (shared work areas; food preparation)
Functions reached
  • OF shared offices
  • PF food preparation and packaging
  • SF
  • DR
  • SL
  • FC
  • WF commuters
  • CB customers
Collection
Maryland MD

Operative words

IV.b. Requirement to Wear Face Coverings. i.... all persons in Maryland over the age of five (5) years old are required to wear a Face Covering when they are: 1. in or on any Public Transportation; 2. indoors at any location where members of the public are generally permitted, including without limitation, Religious Facilities, Retail Establishments, Foodservice Establishments, Fitness Centers, Gaming Facilities, Indoor Recreation Establishments, and Personal Services Establishments; 3. outdoors and unable to consistently maintain at least six feet of distance from individuals who are not members of their household; 4. obtaining healthcare services...; 5. engaged in work in any area where: a. interaction with others is likely, including without limitation, in shared areas of commercial offices; or b. food is prepared or packaged. [Order 20-04-15-01] is hereby rescinded and of no further effect. EFFECTIVE AS OF 5:00 P.M. ON JULY 31, 2020.

Enforcement

Law enforcement execution of this Order and any Local Order; misdemeanor, one year or $5,000

Notes

Capacity regime unchanged from June 10 (religious/retail 50 percent; personal services, fitness, gaming, indoor recreation, foodservice 50 percent; theaters closed)

Retrieval note

Sub-item wording of IV.b.i items 1-5 confirmed against the identical list in 21-03-09-01 (MD-026); verify item order against the exhibit before quoting.

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