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Executive Order No. 181 (2020)

Health clubs, gyms, fitness centers and indoor amusement and water parks may open indoor premises at 25 percent from September 1, 2020; glove requirements ended

Governor Philip D. Murphy · New Jersey (State)

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Jurisdiction
New Jersey
Level
State
Authority
N.J.S.A. App. A:9-33 et seq.; N.J.S.A. 26:13-1 et seq.
Issued
2020-08-27 Aug. 27, 2020
Effective
2020-09-01 at 6:00 a.m. (para. 1); para. 6 (gloves) immediately (read as 2020-09-01)
End
Capacity raised to 35 percent Feb. 5, 2021 (EO 219 para. 5), 50 percent Mar. 19, 2021 (EO 230 para. 12); percentage cap removed May 19, 2021 (EO 239 para. 2(c)); full capacity May 28, 2021 (EO 242 para. 5(c)) (read as 2021-02-05)
In force
Sept. 1, 2020 to Feb. 5, 2021
Quarters
2020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2
Limitation types
Business closureCapacity limitFace-covering requirementWorkplace rules
Addressees
  • health clubs as defined by N.J.S.A. 56:8-39 (gyms and fitness centers, including those in hotels and offices)
  • indoor amusement and water parks
  • fitness instruction businesses
Functions reached
  • FC gyms and studios: indoor premises closed March 16 - Sept. 1, 2020 (169 days), then 25 percent by reservation
  • CL group classes subject to the indoor gathering cap (25)
  • AM indoor amusement and water parks 25 percent
Collection
New Jersey NJ

Operative words

Para. 1: "'Health clubs,' as defined by N.J.S.A. 56:8-39, which include gyms and fitness centers, as well as amusement and water parks, can open their indoor premises as of 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 1, 2020, provided that such businesses adopt policies that include, at minimum, the following requirements: a. Limit occupancy of any indoor premises to 25 percent of the stated maximum capacity, if applicable, at one time, excluding staff; b. Require that reservations, cancellations, and pre-payments be made via electronic or telephone reservation systems... p. Require workers and customers to wear cloth face coverings while in the indoor portion of the premises". Para. 2: health clubs may open indoor premises "only where they are in compliance with the health and safety guidelines and standards issued by the Commissioner of the DOH" (ED 20-028, NJ-075). Para. 5: fitness classes and parties "are subject to the applicable gathering limits".

Enforcement

Para. 10: N.J.S.A. App. A:9-49 and -50

Notes

Fitness: the longest closure of any New Jersey sector other than indoor dining and theaters; group classes were governed by the 25-person indoor gathering cap after reopening.

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