On October 31, 2020, Gov. Phil Murphy and the head of the New Jersey State Police modified certain restrictions on businesses and public gatherings in New Jersey. The modifications are set forth in Administrative Order 2020-22 (the “AO”).<\/p>\r\n
Key topics include the prohibition of self service food such as buffets and salad bars ; the allowance of indoor shopping mall vending machine and stroller rentals but prohibiting valet and play areas; the loosing of how we count maximum gatherings for athletic competition; and the allowance of private tutoring facilities to reopen for students and clients. 3.\u00a0 Athletic events<\/strong> (including those for professional sports and collegiate athletic competitions) are still subject to Executive Orders 161 and 183 but, the AO confirms that athletes, coaches, referees, trainers and other individuals necessary to the performance of a competitive sporting event are NOT included<\/strong> in the number of individuals for gathering limits purposes.<\/p>\r\n For indoor athletic competitions<\/strong>, the amount of people permitted in such venues is capped at 150 people or 25% of the room\u2019s capacity, whichever is lower.<\/p>\r\n Masks are required to be worn by spectators and non-athletes at both indoor and outdoor venues (except if under 2 years of age, where it is impracticable for an individual to wear a masks (such as when eating or drinking) or when doing so would violate Federal or State law.<\/p>\r\n 4.\u00a0 Private Tutoring Facilities<\/strong>: Private tutoring facilities may reopen for students and other clients.<\/p>\r\n
1.\u00a0 Self-service Food<\/strong>:\u00a0 Self service food<\/strong> such as buffets and salad bars are prohibited<\/strong> at retail businesses, like grocery stores, under the AO.\u00a0 Note that self-service drinks<\/strong> are still permitted<\/strong>, but only if they are routinely and effectively cleaned and sanitized.
2.\u00a0 Indoor Shopping Malls<\/strong>:<\/p>\r\n\r\n