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Ex. TN-054 Order Primary source read

Tennessee Pledge: Restaurant Industry guidelines (Apr. 24, 2020 version)

Tennessee Pledge: Restaurant Industry (50 percent seating capacity)

Governor's Economic Recovery Group · Tennessee (State)

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The record

Jurisdiction
Tennessee
Level
State
Authority
EO 29 ¶ 2; EO 30 ¶ 8.b and ¶ 11.b.i (limited service restaurants 'must follow the ERG Guidelines for restaurants')
Issued
2020-04-24 Apr. 24, 2020
Effective
Apr. 27, 2020 (EO 29) (read as 2020-04-27)
End
Capacity limit lifted May 22, 2020 (ERG release of May 15, 2020, Ex. TN-080; revised guidelines June 12, 2020, Ex. TN-081) (read as 2020-05-22)
In force
Apr. 27, 2020 to May 22, 2020
Quarters
2020 Q2
Limitation types
Capacity limitGathering capWorkplace rules
Addressees
  • restaurants; limited service restaurants
Functions reached
  • DR dining rooms at 50 percent of seating Apr. 27-May 22, 2020
  • BA bar areas closed; seated service only
  • KT/HR screening and sanitation protocols
Collection
Tennessee TN

Operative words

Limit the number of customers in the restaurant to 50% of seating capacity... Tables should be spaced at least 6 feet apart... Limit tables to no more than 6 guests per table... Mark any indoor or outdoor waiting area so that social distancing standards are met

Enforcement

Expected operating standard under EO 29 ¶ 2 and EO 30 ¶ 8.b; mandatory for bars and limited service restaurants under EO 30 ¶ 11.b.i and EO 38 ¶ 11

Notes

The capacity step for restaurants in the 89 counties

Retrieval note

Captured Apr. 30, 2020; the ERG published the restaurant guidance with the Governor's Apr. 24, 2020 reopening announcement (EO 29).

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