North Dakota

Updated: May 7, 2020

EXECUTIVE ORDER 2020-06.4

  • This Order was signed on April 29, 2020, and directed that on or after 8:00 a.m. on May, 1, 2020:
    • Salons operated by cosmetologists, nail technicians, estheticians, barbers and tanning studios may reopen under the following conditions: the ND Smart Restart: Standards For All Industries and the ND Smart Restart industry specific standards: Hair Salons, Nail Salons, Waxing Studios and Other Cosmetology Related Services, must be adopted and rigorously followed.
    • Tattoo and body piercing salons may reopen under the following conditions: the ND Smart Restart: Standards For All Industries and the ND Smart Restart industry-specific standards: Tattoo and Body Piercing must be adopted and rigorously followed.
    • Massage therapy services may reopen under the following conditions: the ND Smart Restart: Standards For All Industries and the ND Smart Restart industry-specific standards: Massage Therapists must be adopted and rigorously followed.
    • Health clubs and athletic facilities may reopen under the following conditions: the ND Smart Restart: Standards For All Industries and the ND Smart Restart industry-specific standards: Fitness Centers must be adopted and rigorously followed.
    • Restaurants, bars, breweries, distilleries, food trucks and cafes may reopen under the following conditions: the ND Smart Restart: Standards For All Industries and the ND Smart Restart industry-specific standards: Restaurants, Bars, Breweries, Distilleries and Food Trucks must be adopted and rigorously followed.
    • Movie theaters may reopen under the following conditions: the ND Smart Restart: Standards For All Industries and the ND Smart Restart industry- specific standards: Movie theaters must be adopted and rigorously followed.
  • However, the following must remain closed until further notice:
    • Recreational and sports arenas, and music and entertainment venues.

EXECUTIVE ORDER 2020-06

  • The Governor’s original executive order 2020-06 from March 19, 2020 directed that as of 12:00 p.m. on March 20, all restaurants, bars, breweries, cafes and similar on-site dining establishments are closed to on-sale/on-site patrons; but take-out, delivery, curbside, drive-through or off-sale services may continue.  The order further directed that as of 12:00 p.m. on March 20, all recreational facilities, health clubs, athletic facilities and theaters, including movie theater and music or entertainment venues are directed to close and cease operations.