On March 30th, 2020 Governor Larry Hogan announced a new “Stay at Home” order. This is not a shelter in place. Below are some the guidelines.
General Guidelines
- Effective at 8PM on 3/30, everyone must stay in their homes except for essential activities, travel to work, performing services related to work
- Businesses can remain open if they are considered an essential service
- Businesses can deliver goods still
- Businesses that are non-essential can remain open for minimal operations (more info below)
- Fitness centers, theaters, golf courses, senior centers, and other recreational establishments must remain closed
- Tattoo parlors, barber shops, salons, etc should be closed
- If you are a victim of domestic violence or your living situation is unsafe you are allowed to seek a safe space
- If you are experiencing homelessness you are allowed to seek a safe space
- If you violate this order you can be charged with a misdemeanor and/or receive a $5,000 fine
What is considered essential?
- Obtaining supplies (food, medicine, other groceries) for you, your family, and pets
- Going outside for activity (walking, walking pets, jogging, riding bikes, hiking)
- Caring for a family member, friend, pet in another household or location (this includes providing transport to an essential service like medical care)
- Travel required by law enforcement or court order
- Travel to a federal, State, or local government building for a necessary purpose
Non-Essential Business Guidance
- You must close to the general public
- Staff and owners can work but only on minimal operations
- Minimal operations include: facilitating remote work, maintaining property, preventing loss or damage to property (including ensuring perishables do not spoil)
- Caring for live animals
- FOR RETAIL: you can continue to sell products on a delivery basis
Restaurant and Bar Guidance
- Restaurants and bars will remain closed to the general public except for pickup, carryout, drive-through, delivery
- Must follow social-distancing recommendations
