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Defined As
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Restrictions
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| Howard County Government Buildings
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Closed To Public Until Further Notice
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| Howard County Council
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Meetings and offices
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Closed to Public Until Further Notice
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| Howard County Public Schools
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Virtual Learning
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| Howard County Libraries
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Closed Until Further Notice - Offering curbside pick-up
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| 50+ Centers
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Closed Until Further Notice
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| Recreation and Parks - Indoor Facilities
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Facilities may be open with restrictions, please click here for details.
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| Recreation and Parks - Programs, Classes, Leagues, Events
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Some programs, classes, and camps have resumed, please click here for details.
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| Indoor Social Gathering
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Family gatherings, parties, cookouts, parades, festivals, conventions, fundraisers, weddings, social and fraternal assocations and clubs, recreational sports and programs and other gatherings not associated with operating or patronizing a business that sells merchandise
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Indoor social gatherings of more than 10 people prohibited.
If you are indoors with anyone outside of your household, it is recommended you wear a mask at all times and maintain at least 6 feet minimum distance.
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| Outdoor Social Gathering
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Family gatherings, parties, cookouts, parades, festivals, conventions, fundraisers, weddings, social and fraternal assocations and clubs, recreational sports and programs and other gatherings not associated with operating or patronizing a business that sells merchandise
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Outdoor social gatherings of more than 25 people prohibited
If you are outdoors with anyone outside of your household, it is recommended you wear a mask and maintain at least 6 feet minimum distance.
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| Retail Establishments
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Retail businesses, organizations, establishments and facilities
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May open to the general public, provided, however, that the total number of persons permitted in a Retail Establishment at any one time shall not exceed 50 percent that Retail Establishment’s Maximum Occupancy
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| Malls
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Shopping centers that have one or more enclosed pedestrian concourses may open to the general public
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| Personal Services Establishments
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Beauty salons, barber shops, tattoo parlors, tanning salons, massage parlors and establishments that provide esthetic services or provide nail technician services
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May provide services on an appointment basis only and not allow the number of persons in the Personal Services Establishment to exceed 50 percent of the Personal Services Establishment’s Maximum Occupancy
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| Religious Facilities
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Churches, synagogues, mosques, temples and other similar religious facilities of any faith
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May open to the general public, provided, however, that the total number of persons permitted in a Religious Facility at any one time shall not exceed 50 percent of that Religious Facility’s Maximum Occupancy
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| Foodservice Establishments
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Restaurants, bars, nightclubs, banquet and catering halls, and other similar establishments that sell and/or serve food or beverages for consumption on-premises in, and Social Clubs with dining facilities
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Foodservice establishments shall:
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| Fitness Centers
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Fitness centers, health clubs, health spas, gyms, aquatic centers, and self-defense schoools
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May open to the general public, provided, however, that the total number of persons permitted in a Fitness Center at any one time shall not exceed 50 percent of that Fitness Center’s Maximum Occupancy
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| Indoor Recreation Establishments
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Bingo halls, bowling alleys, pool halls, roller and ice skating rinks, social and fraternal clubs (including without limitation, American Legion posts, VFW posts and Elk Clubs), and the indoor areas of any other establishment that are subject to the admission and amusement tax under Title 4 of the Tax-General Article of the Maryland Code
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May open to the general public, provided, however, that the total number of persons permitted in an Indoor Recreation Establishment at any one time shall not exceed 50 percent of that Indoor Recreation Establishment’s Maximum Occupancy
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| Other Recreational Establishments
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Golf courses and driving ranges, outdoor archery and shooting ranges, marinas and watercraft rental businesses, campgrounds, horse boarding and riding facilities, drive-in movie theaters, outdoor swimming pools, outdoor day camps, ice rinks, tour boats, amusement parks, miniature golf establishments, go-kart tracks, and the outdoor areas of any other establishments that are subject to the admission and amusement tax under Title 4 of the Tax-General Article of the Maryland Code
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May open to the general public.
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| Indoor Theaters
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Theatres at which live performances occur or motion pictures are shown indoors
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May open to the general public, provided, however, that the total number of persons permitted in an Indoor Theater at any one time (per individual auditorium or performance stage) shall not exceed the lesser of (a) 50 percent of that Indoor Theater’s Maximum Occupancy, or (b) 100 persons
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| Outdoor Entertainment Venues
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Venues at which live performances occur or motion pictures are shown outdoors, and at which entry is limited to ticketed customers
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May open to the general public, provided, however, that the total number of persons permitted in an Outdoor Entertainment Venue at any one time shall not exceed the lesser of (a) 50 percent of that Outdoor Entertainment Venue’s Maximum Occupancy, or (b) 250 persons
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| Outdoor Sporting Venues
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Outdoor venues at which sporting events occur, including, without limitation, major league, professional, minor league, semi-professional, amateur, recreational, motor sports and collegiate sporting events
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Per Governor Executive Order 20-11-17-01:
Per County Executive Order 2020-19:
- Events held at private indoor or outdoor facilities are subject to the following restrictions:
- Teams and/or players from states other than Maryland may not participate in athletic programs or events
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