COVID-19 Prevention Checklist: Religious Gatherings (as of Nov. 14, 2020; updated Nov. 5, 2020)

The record

Jurisdiction

Maine

Level

Sector regulator

Authority

EO 14 § I(A); EO 55 § I(A); EO 6; EO 16 FY 20/21 § III

Issued

2020-11-05 Nov. 5, 2020

Effective

2020-05-29 (Stage 2 in-person services) (read as 2020-05-29)

End

Superseded Feb. 12 and Mar. 26, 2021; lapsed June 30, 2021 (read as 2021-03-26)

In force

May 29, 2020 to Mar. 26, 2021

Quarters

2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q1

2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3

Limitation types

Gathering capFace-covering requirementEvents and venuesWorkplace rules

Addressees

• religious organizations

Functions reached

• WS worship
• RE religious education
• EV weddings and funerals
• FC facility rental

Collection

Maine ME

Operative words

Gathering size must follow the Governor's Executive Orders. If the indoor space cannot seat or otherwise accommodate [the gathering with distancing, attendance must be reduced]... Limits on gathering size also apply to other ceremonies and rituals such as weddings and funerals.... Require staff to wear cloth face coverings

Enforcement