Gov. Reynolds signs new proclamation Declaration, ordering additional closures Mon, 04/06/2020 – 11:55

Posted: April 6, 2020

Gov. Reynolds signs new proclamation
continuing State Public Health Emergency
Declaration, ordering additional closures
Mon, 04/06/2020 – 11:55
DES MOINES – Today, Gov. Reynolds signed a new proclamation continuing the State Public
Health Emergency Declaration, ordering additional closures and relaxing additional
regulations to support the state’s efforts to combat COVID-19. The proclamation also calls
on law enforcement to assist in the enforcement of these mitigation efforts. Gov. Reynolds
discussed the new proclamation at her 11:00 a.m. press conference. View that press
conference on her Facebook page here.
To encourage further social distancing and mitigation efforts, the proclamation orders
additional closures effective at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 7th until Thursday, April 30th:
• Malls
• Tobacco or vaping stores
• Toy, gaming, music, instrument, movie, or adult entertainment stores
• Social and fraternal clubs, including those at golf courses
• Bingo halls, bowling alleys, pool halls, arcades, and amusement parks
• Museums, libraries, aquariums, and zoos
• Race tracks and speedway.
• Roller or ice skating rinks and skate parks
• Outdoor or indoor playgrounds or children’s play centers
• Campgrounds
In addition, all unsolicited door-to-door sales are prohibited.
The following establishments and behaviors that are already prohibited:
• Mass gatherings as outlined in the proclamation below
• Restaurants and bars limited to carry out.
• Fitness centers
• Swimming pools
• Salons: All salons, including all establishments providing the services of
cosmetology, electrology, esthetics, nail technology, manicuring, and pedicuring, all
as defined in Iowa Code § 157.1, shall continue to be closed.
• Medical spas
• Barbershops
• Tattoo establishments
• Tanning facilities
• Massage therapy establishments
• Theaters: All theaters or other performance venues at which live performances or
motion pictures are shown shall continue to be closed.
• Casinos and gaming facilities:
• Other nonessential retail establishments outlined in the proclamation: Bookstores;
clothing stores; shoe stores; jewelry stores; luggage stores; cosmetic, beauty, or
perfume stores; florists; and furniture and home furnishing stores shall continue to
be closed. These establishments may still serve the public through online or
telephone sales, delivery, or curb-side pick-up. This closure order does not affect
other retail establishments, such as discount stores, grocery stores, or pharmacies
that sell these goods in addition to other essential food, medical supplies, and
household goods.
Senior citizen centers and adult daycare facilities: All facilities that conduct adult
day services or other senior citizen centers are hereby closed.
• Social, community, spiritual, religious, recreational, leisure, and sporting gatherings
and events of more than 10 people are hereby prohibited at all locations and venues,
including but not limited to parades, festivals, conventions, and fundraisers
• Livestock auctions of food animals with more than 25 people and all other auctions
with more than 10 people are prohibited.
The full text of the proclamation can be read below and viewed online:
WHEREAS, the World Health Organization has reported an outbreak of thousands of cases
of Novel Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) in multiple countries, causing illness and deaths;
and
WHEREAS, on January 31, 2020, the United States Department of Health and Human
Services declared a national public health emergency; and
WHEREAS, on March 9, 2020, a Proclamation of Disaster Emergency was issued to
coordinate the State of Iowa’s response to this outbreak and such disaster continues to
exist; and
WHEREAS, on March 11, 2020 the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19
outbreak a global pandemic; and
WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020, President Donald J. Trump issued a proclamation declaring
that the COVID-19 outbreak in the United States constitutes a national emergency; and
WHEREAS, on March 17, 2020, a Proclamation of Public Health Disaster Emergency was
issued to provide additional needed resources and measures to respond to this disaster,
was extended on April 2, 2020, and such public health disaster continues to exist; and
WHEREAS, the risk of transmission of COVID-19 may be substantially reduced by
temporarily closing certain additional public establishments, continuing the previous
closures, and continuing to prohibit mass gatherings; and
WHEREAS, strict compliance with the provisions of Iowa Code § 123.30(3)(c) regarding
sale of unopened containers of alcoholic beverages to patrons for consumption off
premises by class “C” liquor control licensees would prevent, hinder, or delay necessary
action in coping with this disaster in all counties of our state; and
WHEREAS, strict compliance with the regulatory provisions of Iowa Code § 123.130(4) and
Iowa Administrative Code 185-4.6(3)(c) & (e) requiring that beer sold at retail at the
manufacturing premises for consumption off the premises must be in-person and
transferred to another container at the time of sale would prevent, hinder, or delay
necessary action in coping with this disaster in all counties of our state; and
WHEREAS, strict compliance with the provisions of Iowa Code §§ 123.30(3)(c) and
123.49(2)(d), prohibiting a class “C” liquor control license holder from selling mixed drinks
or cocktails for consumption off premises, would prevent, hinder, or delay necessary action
in coping with this disaster in all counties of our state.
NOW THEREFORE, I, KIMBERLY K. REYNOLDS, Governor of the State of Iowa, by the power
and authority vested in me by the Iowa Constitution, Art. IV, §§ 1, 8 and Iowa Code §§
29C.6(1), 135.140(6), and 135.144 do hereby proclaim a STATE OF PUBLIC HEALTH
DISASTER EMERGENCY continues to exist throughout the entire state of Iowa and do
hereby ORDER and DIRECT the following:
ADDITIONAL ESTABLISHMENT CLOSURES AND ORDERS
SECTION ONE. Pursuant to Iowa Code § 135.144 (3), and in conjunction with the Iowa
Department of Public Health, unless otherwise modified by subsequent proclamation or
order of the Iowa Department of Public Health, I hereby order the following additional
closures and orders beginning at 8:00 a.m. on April 7, 2020, and continuing until 11:59 p.m.
on April 30, 2020:
A. Malls: All enclosed malls shall be closed, including interior common areas and any retail
establishment that only accessible to the public from the interior common areas. A retail
establishment that may be directly accessed from outside the mall is not required to close
by this paragraph.
B. Tobacco or vaping stores: All tobacco, cigarette, cigar, or vaping stores shall be closed.
C. Toy, gaming, music, instrument, movie, or adult entertainment stores: All toy, gaming,
music, instrument, movie, or adult entertainment stores shall be closed.
D. Social and fraternal clubs: All social and fraternal clubs, including but not limited to
American Legion or VFW posts, Elks Clubs, country clubs, and golf course clubhouses shall
be closed, except that food and beverages may be sold if such food or beverages are
promptly taken from the premises and a golf course clubhouse may also be open to the
minimal extent necessary to facilitate use of the golf course provided appropriate social
distancing practices are implemented.
E. Amusements: All bingo halls, bowling alleys, pool halls, arcades, and amusement parks
shall be closed.
F. Museums, libraries, aquariums, and zoos: All museums, libraries, aquariums, and zoos
shall be closed.
G. Race tracks: All race tracks and speedways shall be closed and shall not host any races,
events, or other gatherings.
H. Skating rinks and parks: All indoor or outdoor roller or ice skating rinks and skate
parks shall be closed.
I. Playgrounds: All outdoor or indoor playgrounds or children’s play centers shall be closed.
This order does not apply to playgrounds in private residences or childcare facilities.
J. Campgrounds: All public and private campgrounds shall be closed to temporary
recreational use. This order shall not prohibit the use of a campground by a long-term or
permanent tenant who resides at the campground. All cabins and yurts in state parks shall
also be closed to temporary residents.
K. Door-to-door sales: All unsolicited door-to-door sales and solicitations at all homes and
residences is hereby prohibited.
CONTINUED BUSINESS CLOSURES
SECTION TWO. Pursuant to Iowa Code § 135.144 (3), and in conjunction with the Iowa
Department of Public Health, unless otherwise modified by subsequent proclamation or
order of the Iowa Department of Public Health, I hereby continue to extend the following
orders until 11:59 p.m. on April 30, 2020:
A. Restaurants and bars: All restaurants and bars shall continue to be closed to the general
public except that to the extent permitted by applicable law, and in accordance with any
recommendations of the Iowa Department of Public Health, food and beverages may be
sold if such food or beverages are promptly taken from the premises, such as on a carry-out
or drive-through basis, or if the food or beverage is delivered to customers off the
premises.
B. Fitness centers: All fitness centers, health clubs, health spas, gyms, aquatic centers shall
continue to be closed.
C. Swimming pools: All swimming pools and spas, wading pools, water slides, wave pools,
spray pads, and bath houses, as defined in Iowa Code § 135I.1, shall continue to be closed.
D. Salons: All salons, including all establishments providing the services of cosmetology,
electrology, esthetics, nail technology, manicuring, and pedicuring, all as defined in Iowa
Code § 157.1, shall continue to be closed.
E. Medical spas: All medical spas, as defined in Iowa Admin Code § 653-13.8(1), shall
continue to be closed.
F. Barbershops: All Barbershops, as defined Iowa Code § 158.1, shall continue to be closed.
G. Tattoo establishments: All Tattoo establishments, as regulated by Iowa Code § 135.37,
shall continue to be closed.
H. Tanning facilities: All tanning facilities, as defined by Iowa Code § 136D.2(5) shall
continue to be closed.
I. Massage therapy establishments: All establishments where an individual is practicing
massage therapy as defined by Iowa Code § 152C.1(3) shall continue to be closed.
J. Theaters: All theaters or other performance venues at which live performances or motion
pictures are shown shall continue to be closed.
K. Casinos and gaming facilities: All casinos and other facilities conducting pari-mutuel
wagering or gaming operations shall continue to be closed.
L. Other nonessential retail establishments: Bookstores; clothing stores; shoe stores;
jewelry stores; luggage stores; cosmetic, beauty, or perfume stores; florists; and furniture
and home furnishing stores shall continue to be closed. These establishments may still
serve the public through online or telephone sales, delivery, or curb-side pick-up. This
closure order does not affect other retail establishments, such as discount stores, grocery
stores, or pharmacies that sell these goods in addition to other essential food, medical
supplies, and household goods.
M. Senior citizen centers and adult daycare facilities: All facilities that conduct adult day
services or other senior citizen centers are hereby closed.
SECTION THREE. I continue to direct all state agencies to coordinate expeditiously in
developing plans to mitigate the economic effects of the closings necessitated by this
disaster, including potential financial support, regulatory relief, and other executive
actions.
MASS GATHERINGS
SECTION FOUR. Social, community, spiritual, religious, recreational, leisure, and sporting
gatherings and events of more than 10 people are hereby prohibited at all locations and
venues, including but not limited to parades, festivals, conventions, and fundraisers until
11:59 p.m. on April 30, 2020.
A. A gathering of people inside parked cars, trucks, or other enclosed motor vehicles shall
not constitute a gathering of more than 10 people if no more than 10 people are inside each
vehicle, all people remain inside the vehicle at all times, and the vehicle remains enclosed
with all windows, sunroofs, and convertible tops closed.
B. Planned large gatherings and e*vents must be canceled or postponed until after
termination of this disaster.
SECTION FIVE. All auctions with more than 10 people present in person are hereby
prohibited until 11:59 p.m. on April 30, 2020, at all locations and venues, except for
livestock auctions that only include food animals, which may continue to operate so long as
there are no more than 25 people present in person. People who remain inside parked cars,
trucks, or other enclosed motor vehicles shall not be counted in considering the number of
people present, provided all people remain inside the vehicle at all times, and the vehicle
remains enclosed with all windows, sunroofs, and convertible tops closed.
ENFORCEMENT BY PEACE OFFICERS
SECTION SIX. In conjunction with the Department of Public Health pursuant to Iowa Code
§§ 29C.18 and 135.35, all peace officers of the state are hereby called upon to assist in the
enforcement of the provisions of this Proclamation.
SALES OF ALCOHOL EXTENSIONS
SECTION SEVEN. Pursuant to Iowa Code § 29C.6(6) and Iowa Code § 135.144(3), and in
conjunction with the Iowa Department of Public Health, I continue to temporarily suspend
the regulatory provisions of Iowa Code § 123.30(3)(c) prohibiting a holder of a class “C”
liquor control license from selling unopened bottles of wine or alcoholic liquor for
consumption off premises. Class “C” licensees may continue to sell beer for consumption off
premises. Beverages may be sold if promptly taken from the premises, such as on a carryout or drive-through basis, or if the beverage is delivered to customers off the premises.
Suspension of this provision will now continue until 11:59 p.m. on April 30, 2020.
SECTION EIGHT. Pursuant to Iowa Code § 29C.6(6) and Iowa Code § 135.144(3), and in
conjunction with the Iowa Department of Public Health, I continue to temporarily suspend
the regulatory provisions of Iowa Code § 123.130(4) and Iowa Administrative Code 185-
4.6(3)(c) & (e) requiring that beer sold at retail at the manufacturing premises for
consumption off the premises must be in-person and transferred to another container at
the time of sale. Suspension of this provision will now continue until 11:59 p.m. on April 30,
2020.
SECTION NINE. Pursuant to Iowa Code § 29C.6(6) and Iowa Code § 135.144(3), and in
conjunction with the Iowa Department of Public Health, I continue to temporarily suspend
the regulatory provisions of Iowa Code §§ 123.30(3)(c) and 123.49(2)(d), to the extent a
class “C” liquor control license holder is prohibited from selling mixed drinks or cocktails
for consumption off premises. Mixed drinks or cocktails may be sold if sealed with a lid or
other method of securing the product and promptly taken from the premises prior to any
consumption, such as on a carry-out or drive-through basis, or if the beverage is delivered
to customers off the premises. Nothing in this provision alters or modifies the provisions of
Iowa Code §§ 321.284 or 321.284A related to open containers in motor vehicles.
Suspension of this provision is effective immediately and will continue until 11:59 p.m. on
April 30, 2020.
IMPLEMENTATION AND INTERPRETATION
SECTION TEN. The Iowa Department of Public Safety, Iowa Department of Public Health,
Iowa Department of Education, Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency
Management, Iowa Department of Transportation, and other participating state agencies
are hereby directed to monitor the operation and implementation of this proclamation to
assure the public’s health and safety.
SECTION ELEVEN. Nothing contained in this declaration shall be construed as an
exemption from any other portion of the Iowa Code or Iowa Administrative Code not
specifically identified in this proclamation.
SECTION TWELVE. The provisions of this proclamation shall be effective immediately,
unless otherwise noted. This state of public health disaster emergency shall now expire on
April 30, 2020, at 11:59 p.m., unless sooner terminated or extended in writing by me.