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Inslee Releases Updated Reopening Guidance
https://www.governor.wa.gov/news-media/inslee-releases-updated-reopening-guidance
https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/Memo%20SafeStart%20Changes%207.28.pdf
more "ANTI-FUN" regulations meant to enhance your summer, citizens of Washington
TO: Interested Stakeholders'''
FROM: Governor Jay Inslee
DATE: July 28, 2020
SUBJECT: Gatherings Limited, Live Entertainment Prohibited, Modifications to
Restaurants/Taverns, Family Entertainment and Recreational Centers, Card Rooms, Movie
Theaters, Weddings and Funerals and Safe Start Plan Adjusted – Proclamations 20-25, “Stay
Home – Stay Healthy” through 20-25.6, “Safe Start – Stay Healthy”
–This memorandum serves to a) revise the maximum limits of individuals participating in
gatherings, b) prohibit live entertainment in Phases 1 through 3 and all modified phases of the
Safe Start Plan, and c) adjust various other provisions of the Safe Start Plan.–
Gatherings
Effective July 20, 2020, gatherings are not to exceed ten (10) individuals in Phase 3. The
existing limitation of five (5) individuals in Modified Phase 1 and Phase 2 is unchanged. For
purposes of this memorandum and Washington’s Safe Start Plan, the definition of “gatherings” is
likewise unchanged.
The limitations on gatherings do not apply to religious practices, weddings, funerals, business
activities, or any other activity covered separately by a Governor-issued memorandum or safety
plan.
For any Governor-issued order that expressly refers to the gathering limitations, the new Phase 3
limitation on gatherings will govern.
Live Entertainment
Effective July 20, 2020, '''all live entertainment is prohibited except performances outdoors for
members of the same household where social distancing of a minimum of 10 feet is always
maintained from the entertainer and facial coverings are worn by all individuals.'''
>WHY 10 FEET IS THE GUIDELINES ARE FOR SIX FEET???
>IF FOR THE SAME HOUSEHOLD, WHY ARE FACE COVERINGS NEEDED???
“Live entertainment” refers to any activity in which an individual or individuals perform for an
audience of an individual or individuals, where all are physically present. This prohibition
applies without regard to the nature or location of the event, whether or not the performer
receives compensation, and whether the performer is featured or in the background. This
prohibition does not apply to household members within their own homes.
>WHY OK WITHIN THE HOME BUT NOT ANYWHERE ELSE?
For purposes of this memorandum, “live entertainment” encompasses:
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All musical performances, including but not limited to, group acts, soloists, and disc
jockeys;
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All stage productions, including but not limited to, theater, dancing, comedy, poetry,
acrobatics, performance art, animal stunts, and adult entertainment;
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Any combination of the activities above; and
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All substantially similar activities.
Additional Changes to the Safe Start Plan
Effective July 30, 2020, the following changes to the Safe Start Plan will apply:
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Restaurants, Taverns, Breweries, Wineries, and Distilleries.
a. Alcohol service, including beer, wine, and spirits, service must end at 10:00 p.m.
>WHY????????? PROTESTS GO ON ALL NIGHT!!
b. Vending and other game areas, including billiards, darts, and video games, are
prohibited.
c. In Phase 3, table size is reduced to five (5) individuals, and occupancy is reduced
to 50 percent.
d. Bar-area seating is prohibited in all phases.
e. For restaurants, indoor dining at the same table is limited to members of the same
household.
f. For purposes of the Safe Start Plan, “bars” are defined as taverns, breweries,
wineries, and distilleries.
g. Indoor service at taverns, breweries, wineries, and distilleries is prohibited.
h. If a brewery or winery also has a restaurant license, it may continue restaurant
operations pursuant to the safety requirements for dine-in restaurants and taverns.
i. If a temporary structure is erected to provide outdoor service, the structure cannot
be enclosed by more than two walls. The limitation on walls applies to both rigid
and flexible walls.
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Family Entertainment and Recreational Centers
Indoor family entertainment and recreational centers, including miniature golf, putt putt,
bowling alleys, indoor go-karts, arcades, and substantially similar activities, are
prohibited.
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Card Rooms
Indoor card rooms are prohibited.
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Movie Theaters
Indoor movie theaters are prohibited until Phase 3. In Phase 3, indoor movie theaters are
limited to a capacity of 25 percent.
EffectiveAugust 10, 2020, the following changes to the Governor’s Memorandum on Phase 1,
2, and 3 Religious Weddings and Funerals will apply in all phases regardless of venue:
a. Indoor occupancy is limited to 20 percent or 30 people, whichever is less, if and
only if six feet of physical distancing between households can be achieved.
Outdoor ceremonies are limited to 30 people, and at least six feet of physical
distancing between households is required.
>>WHY LIMITED TO 30 PEOPLE IF SOCIAL DISTANCING CAN BE ACHIEVED??
b. Consistent with existing guidance, indoor ceremonies are prohibited in Phase 1.
c. Only ceremonies are permitted, and ceremonies must follow all other provisions
of the “Religious and Faith-based Organization COVID-19 Requirements.”
d. Receptions are prohibited.
>>SO PEOPLE GET TOGETHER FOR THE CEREMONY AND THEM IMMEDIATELY LEAVE
==The August 10, 2020, effective date of this section (Secular and Religious Weddings and
Funerals) applies only if the event was planned before the date of this memorandum.==
>IRRATIONAL - DOES THE VIRUS KNOW WHEN THESE EVENTS ARE PLANNED?
Any events planned after the date of this memorandum must comply with the above rules starting
July 30, 2020.
General questions about how to comply with Proclamations 20-25 through 20-25.6 can be
submitted here.
Violations related to Proclamations 20-25 through 20-25.6 can be reported here.
>>HERE'S THESNITCH LINEIN CASE ANYONE WANTS TO RAT ON THEIR NEIGHBORS