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Ex. RI-003 Order Primary source read

Executive Order 20-04

Second Supplemental Emergency Declaration - Restaurants, Bars, Entertainment Venues, and Public Gatherings

Governor Gina M. Raimondo · Rhode Island (State)

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Jurisdiction
Rhode Island
Level
State
Authority
R.I. Const. art. IX; R.I. Gen. Laws tit. 30, ch. 15; tit. 23, ch. 8
Issued
2020-03-16 Mar. 16, 2020
Effective
2020-03-17
End
2020-03-30 by its terms; extended by EO 20-15 and EO 20-23 to May 8, 2020; dine-in closure lifted in stages by EO 20-32 (outdoor, May 2020) and EO 20-40 (indoor 50%, June 1, 2020) (read as 2020-06-30)
In force
Mar. 17, 2020 to June 30, 2020
Quarters
2020 Q2
Limitation types
Business closureGathering capAlcohol and barsEvents and venues
Addressees
  • the public
  • restaurants, bars and food establishments
  • entertainment venues
Functions reached
  • DR dining room
  • BA bar
  • BQ banquets and events
  • GATH meetings and events
  • CB customer base
Collection
Rhode Island RI

Operative words

1. Gatherings of 25 people or more are prohibited in Rhode Island.... 2. Any restaurant, bar or establishment that offers food or drink shall not permit on-premises consumption of food or drink; provided that such establishments may continue to offer food and non-alcoholic beverages for take-out and delivery in accordance with the social distancing protocols and guidance set forth by RIDOH.

Enforcement

R.I. Gen. Laws tit. 23, ch. 8 and tit. 30, ch. 15 (recited authority); RIDOH compliance orders

Notes

Closed every dining room and bar in the State to on-premises consumption from March 17, 2020.

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