Businesses strongly encouraged to follow ND Smart Restart Guidelines
Gov. Doug Burgum announced the statewide risk level is being adjusted from moderate/yellow risk to low/green risk, effective 8 a.m. Friday, Jan. 29.
A low/green risk level increases the recommended occupancy limit for bars, restaurants and other food service establishments from 65 percent of licensed facility capacity up to 200 patrons, to 80 percent of licensed facility capacity up to 300 patrons, with social distancing. Face coverings should be strongly recommended or required. Banquet, ballrooms and event venues are recommended at 75 percent of room capacity, not to exceed the ND Smart Restart capacity limits.
ND Smart Restart Large Gathering Tiered Capacity Requirements
We encourage North Dakotans to embrace this ND Smart Restart plan as a roadmap to a better, safer and healthier tomorrow for employers, employees and customers alike. This applies not only to those businesses affected by executive orders, but to all businesses as we enter this new normal.
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Industries should adhere to universal protocols and industry specific standards below
Business Toolkit
Links and Resources
Including:
- Auctions - refer to ND Smart Restart Large Gatherings Protocol
- Bands - Live bands (indoor or outdoor) during events are not recommended at this time.
- Craft Fairs - refer to ND Smart Restart Large Gatherings Protocol
- Farmer's Market - ND Dept of Agriculture Guidance and National Environmental Health Association Guidance
- Garage Sales - refer to ND Smart Restart Large Gatherings Protocol
- Parades - refer to ND Smart Restart Large Gatherings Protocol
- Sale Barns - refer to ND Smart Restart Large Gatherings Protocol
- Street Dances - Live bands (indoor or outdoor) during events are not recommended at this time. refer to ND Smart Restart Large Gatherings Protocol
- Street Fairs - refer to ND Smart Restart Large Gatherings Protocol
Including - Billiards, Blackjack, Darts, Poker and Slots
- ND Smart Restart Restaurants & Bars
- American Gaming Association
- National Indian Gaming Commission
- Any business located within the exterior boundaries of a reservation is subject to additional requirements under tribal law.
- Reopening Guide for Event Professionals
- Lodging Establishment ND Smart Restart and Coronavirus Recommendations
- Lodging Guidance for COVID-19 Isolation or Quarantine Guests
- CDC Guidance on Operating and Managing Pools, Hot Tubs, and Water Playgrounds During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- ND Dept of Health Food and Lodging Coronavirus Resources
- CDC COVID-19 Restaurants and Bars
Including:
- Car Shows - ND Smart Restart Large Gatherings
- Class Reunions - ND Smart Restart Large Gatherings
- Convention Centers - ND Smart Restart Banquets, Ballrooms, Wedding & Event Venues
- Graduation Ceremonies - ND Smart Restart High School Graduation Ceremony Guidance
- Graduation Parties - ND Smart Restart Large Gatherings
- Racetracks - ND Smart Restart Large Gatherings
- Rodeos - ND Smart Restart Large Gatherings and PRCA Guidance
- Sports Arenas - ND Smart Restart Large Gatherings
- Weddings - ND Smart Restart Banquets, Ballrooms, Wedding & Event Venues
- FAQ - Large Gatherings in Banquets, Ballrooms, Weddings and Event Venues
Including:
- Bus Transit Operators - CDC Guidance
- Rail Transit Operators - CDC Guidance
- Rideshare, Taxis & Limos - CDC Guidance
Including:
- Bowling - Guidance for bowling alleys
- Dance Studios - CDC Guidance and ND Smart Restart Fitness Centers
- Sport Spectators - ND Smart Restart Large Gatherings
- Youth Sports - CDC Guidance and Aspen Institute Project Play Guidance and USA Wrestling Guidelines
Including:
- Park Administrators - CDC Guidance
- Park Visitors - CDC Guidance and ND Parks & Recreation Guidance
Including:
- Hotel Pools
- Fitness Center with Pool
- Outdoor Pools
- School Gym with Community Memberships
- Daycares utilizing gyms
Including Bible, Music and Youth Camps