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Ex. WA-085 Order Primary source read

Proclamation 20-25.17

Washington Ready (face coverings at outdoor events of 500 or more; organizer prohibition)

Governor Jay Inslee · Washington (State)

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Jurisdiction
Washington
Level
State
Authority
RCW 43.06.220(1)(h); chapters 38.08, 38.52, 43.06 RCW
Issued
2021-09-13 Sept. 13, 2021
Effective
2021-09-13 (immediately) (read as 2021-09-13)
End
Amended by 20-25.18 (Feb. 2022) and 20-25.19 (Mar. 2022); series terminated Oct. 31, 2022 (read as 2022-10-31)
In force
Sept. 13, 2021 to Oct. 31, 2022
Quarters
2021 Q3
Limitation types
Gathering capFace-covering requirementEvents and venuesWorkplace rules
Addressees
  • organizers of outdoor events or gatherings attended by 500 or more people
  • all entities controlling indoor spaces
  • employers
Functions reached
  • PE
  • SP
  • MC
  • GATH
  • CB
  • WF
Collection
Washington WA

Operative words

I further prohibit any organizer of an outdoor event or gathering attended by 500 or more people from allowing any individual to be in attendance unless the individual is in compliance with the Secretary of Health's face covering order and any subsequent amendments.... Additional local restrictions may apply: Nothing in this proclamation or in the Secretary of Health's face covering order prevents any other individual or entity from imposing more restrictive face covering or additional restrictions or requirements in businesses or other locations within the scope of their legal authority.

Enforcement

Violators of this order may be subject to criminal penalties pursuant to RCW 43.06.220(5).

Notes

Q3 2021 instrument for event venues, stadiums, fairs and festivals.