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Executive Order 20-07

Prohibiting On-Premises Consumption of Food or Drink and Gatherings of 25 People or More

Governor Kate Brown · Oregon (State)

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Jurisdiction
Oregon
Level
State
Authority
ORS 433.441(3)(b), (d), (f); ORS 401.168(1); ORS 401.188(1)-(3)
Issued
2020-03-17 Mar. 17, 2020
Effective
2020-03-17 5:00 p.m. (read as 2020-03-17)
End
Through Apr. 14, 2020 as written; EO 20-14 (Apr. 7, 2020) amended para. 8 to 'remains in effect until terminated by the Governor'; rescinded and replaced by EO 20-25 para. 12 (May 14, 2020) (read as 2020-04-14)
In force
Mar. 17, 2020 to Apr. 14, 2020
Quarters
2020 Q2
Limitation types
Business closureGathering capAlcohol and barsEvents and venues
Addressees
  • restaurants, bars, taverns, brew pubs, wine bars, cafes, food courts, coffee shops, clubs
  • the public
  • event organizers
Functions reached
  • DR dining room
  • BA bar and alcohol service
  • BQ banquets and catering
  • GATH events (conventions, fairs, festivals)
  • WS worship
  • MK trade shows
Collection
Oregon OR

Operative words

restaurants, bars, taverns, brew pubs, wine bars, cafes, food courts, coffee shops, clubs, or other similar establishments that offer food or drink may not offer or allow on-premises consumption of food or drink. This prohibition applies statewide. Establishments may offer food or drink for off-premises consumption (e.g., take-out or drive-through) or for delivery.... I am prohibiting social, spiritual, and recreational gatherings of 25 people or more. This prohibition applies statewide.

Enforcement

Para. 9: public health law under ORS 431A.005, enforceable under ORS 431A.010; ORS 401.990 penalties

Notes

Para. 6 exempts workplaces, grocery, retail, banks, gas stations, hotels, health care, pharmacies, child care and government from the 25-person cap; para. 3 exempts health care, child care, workplaces, essential government and shelter food service from the dining ban. Alcohol for off-premises consumption must comply with ORS ch. 471 and OLCC rules.

Retrieval note

OCR of the official scan.