Summary of Relevant COVID19 Executive Orders, Proclamations, Etc. for Maryland
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We have prepared for you a summary of some of Governor Hogan's COVID closure orders, proclamations and interpretative guidance from MD. This may be updated as more orders are issued.
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Summary of Relevant COVID19 Executive Orders, Proclamations, Etc. for Maryland
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ACTION
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March 5, 2020
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Proclamation – Declaration of State of Emergency and Existence of Catastrophic Health Emergency
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March 12, 2020
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Executive Order – Prohibiting Large Gatherings, Closing Senior Centers
- Social, community, spiritual, religious, recreational, leisure, and sporting events (“large gatherings and events”) of more than 250 people prohibited
- Law enforcement shall execute and enforce the order; willful violation is a misdemeanor subject 1 year in prison and/or $5000 fine
Superseded by March 16 Executive Order
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March 16, 2020
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Executive Order – Prohibiting Large Gatherings, Closing Senior Centers
- Large gatherings and events of more than 50 people prohibited
- Closed to the public: fitness centers; theaters; bingo halls
- Restaurants and bars closed to public but may offer carryout, drive through or delivery
- Law enforcement shall execute and enforce the order; willful violation is a misdemeanor subject 1 year in prison and/or $5000 fine
Superseded by March 19 Executive Order
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March 17, 2020
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Proclamation – Renewing Declaration of Statement of Emergency and Existence of Catastrophic Health Emergency
- Postpones primary election to June 2, 2020
Information on requesting absentee ballot to vote by mail
Deadlines for receipt of request ballot:
For Primary:
- May 26, 2020 if you want to receive your ballot by mail or fax
- May 29, 2020 if you want to download your ballot from the State's website
For 2020 General Election
- October 27, 2020 if you want to receive your ballot by mail or fax
- October 30 if you want to download your ballot from the State's website
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March 19, 2020
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Executive Order – Amending Large Gatherings
- Large gatherings and events of more than 10 people prohibited
- Facilities closed in prior order remain closed
- Malls closed, but stores in enclosed mall that are accessible from outside may remain open
- Other recreational establishments closed, including bowling alleys, pool halls, amusement parks, skating rinks, etc.
- Law enforcement shall execute and enforce the order; willful violation is a misdemeanor subject 1 year in prison and/or $5000 fine
Superseded by March 23 Executive Order
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March 23, 2020
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Executive Order – Amending Large Gatherings
- Large gatherings and events of more than 10 people prohibited
- Facilities closed in prior order remain closed
- Non-essential businesses closed; restaurants may continue take-out and delivery
- Additional establishments closed: tattoo parlors; tanning salons; beauty, nail and hair salons
- Law enforcement shall execute and enforce the order; willful violation is a misdemeanor subject 1 year in prison and/or $5000 fine
Superseded by March 30 Executive Order
See additional Interpretative Guidance:
COVID19-04 – Businesses that May Remain Open
COVID19-05 – Additional Businesses That May Remain Open, Guidance for Retail
COVID19-06 – Additional Businesses, Staff Access for Non-Essential Businesses
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March 30, 2020
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Executive Order - Stay at Home
- Large gatherings and events of more than 10 people prohibited
- Facilities closed in prior order remain closed
- All persons must stay in homes except: participation in essential activities; travel to/from essential activities
- “Essential activities” includes obtaining food (including for pets); obtaining supplies for safety and sanitation, maintenance of home; engaging in activities essential for health and safety (including for pets); caring for pets for others in another location; engaging in outdoor exercise (subject to 10 person limit)
- Non-essential businesses closed to the public but can have minimal staff on site for necessary operations (e.g., facilitating remote operations, performing essential administrative functions)
- “Non-essential businesses” are those other than business defined as essential at: https://www.cisa.gov/identifying-critical-infrastructure-during-covid-19
- Law enforcement shall execute and enforce the order; willful violation is a misdemeanor subject 1 year in prison and/or $5000 fine
See additional Interpretative Guidance:
COVID19-08 – Suggested documentation for employers to provide to employees permitted to travel to/from work
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Copies of all Proclamations, Orders and Interpretative Guidance available at: https://governor.maryland.gov/covid-19-pandemic-orders-and-guidance/