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Places of Worship - COVID-19 Reopening Guidance

Places of Worship Reopening Guidance (40 percent occupancy)

Governor's Economic Reopening Task Force · New Hampshire (State)

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The record

Jurisdiction
New Hampshire
Level
State
Authority
Emergency Order #40 para. 3 and 9; Emergency Order #16
Issued
2020-05-22 May 22, 2020
Effective
2020-05-22
End
Mandatory to May 7, 2021 (occupancy step eased later; date not verified) (read as 2021-05-07)
In force
May 22, 2020 to May 7, 2021
Quarters
2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2
Limitation types
Capacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementEvents and venues
Addressees
  • places of worship (including weddings and funeral services)
Functions reached
  • WS worship services at 40 percent
  • RE religious education closed
  • EV weddings and funerals
  • FC facility rental
Collection
New Hampshire NH

Operative words

Effective immediately, in person religious services may resume in accordance with the following guidance and religious services taking place under this guidance shall be exempt from Emergency Order #16.... 3. All places of worship shall limit building occupancy to 40 percent of the building's [occupancy]... 15. Shared cups, serving utensils, books of worship, or passing of plates must be [discontinued]... b. Nursery, childcare, and in-person youth education programs must remain [closed]

Enforcement

EO #40 para. 13; EO #52 para. 10; EO #65

Notes

Dated by the May 22, 2020 announcement of the worship step (verified_secondary); capture of June 8, 2020.