COVID-19: NJ announces plan for the Restart of Non-Essential Construction and the Curbside Reopening of Non-Essential Retail Stores – Monday, May 18th

On May 13, Governor Murphy announced the permissible reopening of nonessential retail stores for curbside pick up, and drive thru attractions, as well as the authorization for nonessential construction to resume. For the full text of the Executive Order please see https://nj.gov/infobank/eo/056murphy/pdf/EO-142.pdf

The actions include:

• Allowing the restart of Non-Essential Construction, subject to social distancing and mitigation protocols, effective on 6:00 a.m. on Monday, May 18th and includes all types of construction previously shut down under Executive Order 122.

• Allowing Non-Essential Retail to start curbside pick-up starting at 6:00 a.m. on Monday, May 18 for all non-essential retail establishments previously closed under Executive Order 107 and is available by both vehicle and on foot.

• Vehicle gatherings are permitted effective immediately, subject to certain social distancing requirements. This includes drive-in or drive-through events such as movie theaters, church services, and farms.

Duane Morris has created a COVID-19 Strategy Team to help organizations plan, respond to and address this fast-moving situation. Contact your Duane Morris attorney for more information. Prior Alerts on the topic are available on the team’s webpage.

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