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Ex. WV-031 Order Primary source read

Executive Order 37-20

Termination of the gym closure; fitness centers, gymnasiums and recreation centers may resume under guidance

Governor Jim Justice · West Virginia (State)

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Jurisdiction
West Virginia
Level
State
Authority
W. Va. Code 15-5-6 and 15-5-1
Issued
2020-05-15 May 15, 2020
Effective
2020-05-18 12:01 a.m. (read as 2020-05-18)
End
Framework terminated Apr. 20, 2021 (EO 12-21) (read as 2021-04-20)
In force
May 18, 2020 to Apr. 20, 2021
Quarters
2020 Q2
Limitation types
Business closureWorkplace rules
Addressees
  • fitness centers, gymnasiums, recreation centers and similar businesses
Functions reached
  • FC facilities
  • CL classes
Collection
West Virginia WV

Operative words

1. Executive Order 3-20, as amended by Section 1 of Executive Order 36-20... is hereby terminated and without further effect; provided that wellness center facilities, fitness centers, gymnasiums, recreation centers, and similar businesses... must operate in accordance with any requirements, limitations, or restrictions relating to such facilities that have been or may be issued or imposed from time to time. 2.... 'bb. Fitness centers, gymnasiums, recreation centers, and similar businesses or entities... may resume operation, but must ensure that proper social distancing and hygiene practices are maintained. Additional guidance..., Guidance for Fitness Centers, Gymnasiums, and Recreation Centers, is available at governor.wv.gov.'

Enforcement

EO 9-20 paragraph 7

Notes

The Governor's guidance for gyms (May 14, 2020) set 40 percent capacity and equipment spacing (Ballotpedia; guidance document not saved).

Retrieval note

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