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These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on September 14, 2020.
For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in Massachusetts, we recommend that you visit the state's COVID-19 Updates and Information website, COVID-19 State of Emergency resources or MassTrac's list of bills related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Description of Program and Relief
Third Revised Order Regulating Gatherings
Indoor and Outdoor Gathering Limits. Indoor gatherings are limited to 8 persons per 1,000 square feet of accessible, indoor floor space, and not more than 25 persons within a single enclosed, indoor space. Outdoor gatherings are limited to 25% of the maximum permissible occupancy of the facility as documented within the facility’s building permit or other municipal record, or 8 persons per 1,000 square feet if there is no recorded occupancy limitation, and not more than 50 persons in a single outdoor space.
All persons in indoor and outdoor gatherings must maintain at least 6 feet of physical distance from every other person in the gathering, except for those who are members of the same household. Gatherings where it is not reasonably possible for all persons to maintain at least 6 feet of separation from each other are prohibited.
Gatherings for programs, celebrations, social outings, and similar events that draw together groups of people are subject to capacity limitations when they take place within large, unenclosed public spaces such as beaches, parks, and recreation areas or within any other indoor or outdoor space, public or private, that falls within the scope of this Order.
Face Coverings. For gatherings of more than 10 persons, all persons over the age of two must wear a face covering when they attend indoor and outdoor gatherings where persons other than those in the same household will be in attendance, unless a medical or disabling condition prevents them from wearing a face covering. This mandatory face coverings requirement applies to gatherings in all venues and locations, including private homes, backyards, parks, athletic fields, and parking lots.
Exceptions. The Order does not apply to any municipal legislative body, the state legislature, or the judiciary; polling places; residential schools for special needs students; and emergency child care programs.
Enforcement. The Department of Public Health, local boards of health and their authorized agents, and State and municipal police are authorized to enforce this Order. Violation of the terms of this Order may result in a civil fine of up to $500 per violation. This Order may also be enforced by injunction, in which a motion may be filed in the district court or any other court of competent jurisdiction for the municipality in which the violation has been charged. The Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission or a local licensing authority may, after notice to the licensee and a reasonable opportunity to be heard, suspend, revoke, or cancel a license for the sale or service of alcoholic beverages or take other appropriate enforcement action upon satisfactory proof that the licensee has violated or permitted a violation of this Order.
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Effective at 12:01 am on August, 11, 2020 and shall remain in effect until rescinded or until the state of emergency is ended, whichever occurs first
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Questions can be directed to covid19.biz@mass.gov.
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