ND SMART RESTART Protocols

Executive Order enacted by Governor Burgum

Gov. Doug Burgum today announced he will sign an amended executive order lowering North Dakota’s statewide risk level for COVID-19 from high risk (orange) to moderate risk (yellow) and increasing the capacity limits for restaurants, bars and gatherings as active cases and hospitalizations due to COVID-19 have decreased in North Dakota.

Bars, restaurants and other food service establishments have been operating at up to 50 percent of their licensed seated capacity, not to exceed 150 patrons, since Nov. 16. The capacity limits were one of several mitigation measures announced Nov. 13 to slow the spread of COVID-19 as active cases and hospitalizations were peaking.

Under the amended executive order, these establishments will be able to start operating at 65 percent of licensed facility capacity, not to exceed 200 patrons, beginning 8 a.m. Jan. 8. Seating arrangements and tables must still allow for at least 6 feet of physical distance between individual parties; dance areas must be closed; service must be provided to seated patrons only; and masks must be worn by owners, managers and employees at all times, and by patrons except when eating or drinking.

In addition, banquet, ballroom and event venues, which have been limited to 25 percent capacity since Nov. 16, will be able to start operating at 50 percent capacity as of 8 a.m. Jan. 8, not to exceed the ND Smart Restart Large Gathering Capacity Requirements (see below).

A State Health Officer order requiring face coverings to be worn in indoor businesses and indoor public settings, as well as outdoor public settings where physical distancing isn’t possible, remains in effect until 12:01 a.m. Jan. 18.

ND Smart Restart Large Gathering Tiered Capacity Requirements

Click here for current Executive Orders

ND Smart Restart Plan

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.

ND Smart Restart Plan

Map outlines risk levels by county.  Click on the map to view larger.

Industries should adhere to universal protocols and industry specific standards below

PLEASE NOTE: updated protocols for the following industries will be updated prior to Friday, January 8th, 2021: restaurants, bars, banquets, ballrooms, wedding and event venues

Business Toolkit

Standards for all industries - combined file

Standards for all industries - black & white

Workplace Assessment

Face Masks Required

Face Masks Required - Spanish Version

Door Sign - Color

Door Sign - B&W

Door Sign - Spanish Version

CDC Print Resources

Restaurant Table Sign

Movie Theater Seat Sign

COVID19 Business Supplies

CDC Symptoms of COVID-19 Sign

Preparedness and Safety Plan Checklist for Large Gatherings

Links and Resources