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Ex. MET-DFW-010 Order Primary source read

Amended Order of County Judge Clay Jenkins, Safer At Home Order

Safer At Home Order (Apr. 2, 2020)

Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins · Dallas County, Texas (County)

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Jurisdiction
Dallas County, Texas · Dallas-Fort Worth · Texas
Level
County
Authority
Tex. Gov't Code § 418.108
Issued
2020-04-02 Apr. 2, 2020
Effective
2020-04-02 11:59 p.m. (read as 2020-04-02)
End
2020-04-03 11:59 p.m.; re-issued Apr. 3, 6, 8 to Apr. 30 (read as 2020-04-03)
In force
Apr. 2, 2020 to Apr. 3, 2020
Quarters
2020 Q2
Limitation types
Stay-at-homeBusiness closureGathering capHealth care ordersEvents and venuesWorkplace rules
Addressees
  • all individuals
  • all businesses
  • manufacturers and distributors
  • real estate
  • construction
Functions reached
  • CB
  • SF
  • SH showings
  • JS
  • PF production floor
  • SX/PR
Collection
Dallas-Fort Worth MET-DFW

Operative words

All businesses operating within Dallas County, except Essential Businesses as defined in below in Section 2, are required to cease all activities at facilities located within the County except Minimum Basic Operations... (e) All elective medical, surgical, and dental procedures are prohibited anywhere in Dallas County... in-person open houses and showings are prohibited... Elective additions and maintenance are prohibited.

Enforcement

Misdemeanor, fine not to exceed $1,000 and/or confinement in jail not to exceed 180 days

Notes

Recites and harmonizes with GA-14; attaches Rules for Manufacturers and Distributors (MET-DFW-011); self-service food sales prohibited; gas stations and convenience stores limited

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