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Ex. MI-007 Order Primary source read

Executive Order 2020-11

Temporary prohibition on large assemblages and events, temporary school closures

Governor Gretchen Whitmer · Michigan (State)

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Jurisdiction
Michigan
Level
State
Authority
MCL 30.403; MCL 10.31
Issued
2020-03-16 Mar. 16, 2020
Effective
2020-03-17 9:00 am (assemblages); 2020-03-16 (schools) (read as 2020-03-17)
End
2020-04-05 5:00 pm (assemblages superseded by EO 2020-21 on March 24, 2020; school closure extended by EO 2020-35) (read as 2020-04-05)
In force
Mar. 17, 2020 to Apr. 5, 2020
Quarters
2020 Q2
Limitation types
Gathering capSchools and child care
Addressees
  • event organizers and venues
  • all elementary and secondary schools
Functions reached
  • GATH events
  • MK trade shows and conferences
  • WF workforce (schools closed)
  • WS worship (assemblages)
Collection
Michigan MI

Operative words

1. Beginning on March 17, 2020 at 9:00 am, and continuing through April 5, 2020 at 5:00 pm, all assemblages of more than 50 people in a single indoor shared space and all events of more than 50 people are prohibited in this state.... 2. Beginning on March 16, 2020, all elementary school buildings and secondary school buildings in this state must close to students for educational purposes through April 5, 2020. This requirement includes all public, nonpublic, and boarding schools in the state.

Enforcement

§ 3: 'Consistent with MCL 10.33 and MCL 30.405(3), a willful violation of this order shall constitute a misdemeanor.'

Notes

Exceptions for health care facilities and 'workplaces or portions thereof not open to the public.' Rescinded EO 2020-5 on March 17, 2020 at 9:00 am.