April 3, 2020

Summary of Relevant COVID19 Executive Orders, Proclamations, Etc. for Maryland

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

DATE	ACTION
March 5, 2020	Proclamation – Declaration of State of Emergency and Existence of Catastrophic Health Emergency
March 12, 2020	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shall execute and enforce the order; willful violation is a misdemeanor subject 1 year in prison and/or $5000 fine *Superseded by March 16 Executive Order*
March 16, 2020	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shall execute and enforce the order; willful violation is a misdemeanor subject 1 year in prison and/or $5000 fine *Superseded by March 19 Executive Order*
March 17, 2020	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
March 19, 2020	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*
March 23, 2020	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
March 30, 2020	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

Copies of all Proclamations, Orders and Interpretative Guidance available at: https://governor.maryland.gov/covid-19-pandemic-orders-and-guidance/

Includes Proclamations re: Licenses and Permits; Child Care – Expanded Access, Child Care for Essential Personnel; Utility Shut-offs and Late Fees; Evictions; Prohibiting Price Gouging; Remote Notarizations and others