State of North Dakota Executive Orders

Released Friday, Nov. 13, 2020:

• State Health Officer order requiring face coverings to be worn in indoor businesses and indoor public settings, as well as outdoor public settings where physical distancing isn't possible.
  • Effective Nov. 14 through Dec. 13
  • Exemptions for children under 5, individuals with a medical or mental health condition or disability that makes it unreasonable to wear a mask
• Governor executive orderenacts the following mitigation strategies that go into effect Monday, Nov. 16, 2020.
  • All bars, restaurants and food service establishments are limited to 50 percent of their licensed seated capacity, not to exceed 150 patrons, and are closed to in-person service between the hours of 10 p.m. and 4 a.m. 
    • Take-out, curbside and delivery will still be allowed during those hours.
  • All banquet, ballroom and event venues are limited to 25 percent of their maximum occupancy, not to exceed new capacity limitsthat have been established with input from venues and local public health officials based on the size of the venue. 
    • Physical distancing and masks will be required for the safety of all venue personnel and patrons.
  • Playoff championship contests and performance events sponsored by the North Dakota High School Activities Association during the month of November may continue under NDHSAA requirements. All high school winter sports and other extracurricular K-12 school activities are suspended until Dec. 14. This also applies to all association, community and club sports for youth and adults. 

• College and intercollegiate activities must follow guidance from the North Dakota University System and their respective national organizations.

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