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Ex. MET-KC-064 Order Primary source read

Public Health Order of the Johnson County Local Health Officer (Mar. 25, 2021) (executed, journalized copy)

Public Health Order applicable within the entirety of Johnson County, Kansas: six-foot physical distancing in every public space; masks in every indoor public space and business; personal services by appointment

Local Health Officer Joseph LeMaster, M.D.; approved by the Board of County Commissioners (Ed Eilert, Chairman) Mar. 25, 2021 · Johnson County, Kansas (County)

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Jurisdiction
Johnson County, Kansas · Kansas City · Missouri
Level
County
Authority
K.S.A. 65-119(a); K.S.A. 65-202 as amended by 2020 Special Session HB 2016; K.S.A. 65-201; K.S.A. 60-5502 ('public health directive'); reviewable under SB 40
Issued
2021-03-25 Mar. 25, 2021
Effective
2021-03-26 12:01 a.m. (read as 2021-03-26)
End
2021-04-30 11:59 p.m. (§ VII); Resolution 032-21 (Apr. 29, 2021) let it expire and substituted recommendations (read as 2021-04-30)
In force
Mar. 26, 2021 to Apr. 30, 2021
Quarters
2021 Q12021 Q2
Limitation types
Gathering capFace-covering requirementWorkplace rules
Addressees
  • individuals within a public space
  • every business or organization operating in a public space
  • all employees, customers, visitors and members
  • nail salons, barber shops, hair salons, tattoo parlors, dentists and other personal services
  • public transportation, taxis and ride-share
Functions reached
  • SF
  • DR and BA (tables six feet apart; standing in bar areas prohibited)
  • SL personal services by appointment
  • WF every shared workspace and food-preparation area
  • TR transit and ride-share
  • GATH
  • CB
Collection
Kansas City MET-KC

Operative words

Individuals within a public space shall maintain 6 feet of physical distancing from other individuals... (§ I.1) Within a public space where a business or organization operates, such business or organization shall ensure that 6 feet of physical distancing is maintained (§ I.2)... Nail salons, barber shops, hair salons, tattoo parlors, dentists and other personal services businesses where 6 feet of physical distancing is not feasible must only serve customers for pre-scheduled appointments or online or text message check-in. (§ II.1)... Any person within Johnson County shall wear a mask or other face covering when they are... Inside, or in line to enter, any indoor public space;... Waiting for or riding on public transportation or while in a taxi, private car service, or ride-sharing vehicle (§ III.1)... All businesses or organizations in Johnson County must require all employees, customers, visitors, members, or members of the public to wear a mask or other face covering when: a. Employees are working in any space visited by customers or members of the public, regardless of whether anyone from the public is present at the time; b. Employees are working in any space where food is prepared or packaged...; d. Employees are in any room or enclosed area where other people... are present and are unable to maintain a 6-foot distance (§ III.2)... This Order is effective at 12:01 A.M. on Friday, the 26th day of March 2021, and shall remain in effect through 11:59 P.M. on Friday, the 30th day of April 2021 (§ VII)

Enforcement

§ IV: 'Failure of a business or organization to comply with this Order is a violation of Board of County Commissioners Resolution No. 108-20'; § V: Board may review, amend or revoke (K.S.A. 65-201, 65-202)

Notes

Recites that Kansas EO 20-52 and 20-68 'expire on March 31, 2021' (SB 40) and that Order 002-20 'now expires on March 31, 2021'; the instrument in force in Johnson County on Apr. 1, 2021

Retrieval note

Executed journal copy (scanned); full text read from the agenda text version (Ex. MET-KC-065).