Effective May 15, 2021 at 12:01 AM - Following guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, Governor Hogan stated that he will lift the Maryland mask mandate. Governor Hogan also said, in alignment with CDC guidance, face coverings will still be required on public transportation, and in schools, child care and health care settings. Click here to view the Executive Order. Click here to view the Press Conference webiste. Click here to watch the press conference
Press Release - May 12, 2021
EFFECTIVE MAY 15, 2021 - Governor Hogan Lifts Capacity Limits on Indoor and Outdoor Venues, All Remaining Restrictions on Indoor and Outdoor Dining As of May 15. Click here to view the Executive Order. Click here to view the press conference. Click here to watch the press conference.
INDOOR AND OUTDOOR VENUES. Indoor and outdoor venues may resume normal operations. All remaining capacity restrictions will be lifted on all indoor entertainment venues and conventions, and all outdoor entertainment, art, and sports venues, including all ticketed events.
INDOOR AND OUTDOOR DINING. Restaurants and bars may resume normal operations, as all remaining capacity and distancing restrictions and all other limits will be lifted on indoor and outdoor dining.
EFFECTIVE MAY 15, 2021 - Governor Hogan Lifts Capacity Limits on Indoor and Outdoor Venues, All Remaining Restrictions on Indoor and Outdoor Dining As of May 15. Click here to view the Executive Order. Click here to view the press conference. Click here to watch the press conference.
INDOOR AND OUTDOOR VENUES. Indoor and outdoor venues may resume normal operations. All remaining capacity restrictions will be lifted on all indoor entertainment venues and conventions, and all outdoor entertainment, art, and sports venues, including all ticketed events.
INDOOR AND OUTDOOR DINING. Restaurants and bars may resume normal operations, as all remaining capacity and distancing restrictions and all other limits will be lifted on indoor and outdoor dining.
Executive Order 21-05-12-02 Alternative Alcohol Services. Click here to view.
MDH Health Advisory - Indoor Food Service, Retail, and Personal Service Establishments. Click here to view.
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATLY - OUTDOOR MASK MANDATE. Masks and face coverings are no longer required outdoors in the State of Maryland. Lifting the outdoor masking order is in line with new CDC guidance. Face coverings are still required for all Marylanders at all large ticketed venues as well as indoors at all public and private businesses and when using public transportation. Marylanders who are not yet vaccinated are strongly encouraged to continue wearing masks, especially when physical distancing is not possible.
EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2021 - OUTDOOR DINING. Standing service may resume outdoors at bars and restaurants and all restrictions related to outdoor dining capacity and distancing will be lifted. Seated service and physical distancing requirements will remain in place indoors at bars and restaurants. Click here to view the Executive Order. Click here to watch the press release. Click here to view the MDH Directives
Regulating Certain Businesses and Facilities, Requiring Face Coverings April 21, 2021. Click here to read the Executive Order.
Restaurant and Caterers COVID-19 Relief Grant Program: Garrett County Government has secured grant funds from the Maryland Department of Commerce to be used to provide grants to certain food and beverage providers. Garrett County businesses have been earmarked to receive approximately $104,000 of these funds. The application will be available online here beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, April 19, 2021. Application deadline is 4:00 p.m. on Friday, April 30, 2021. NO grant applications will be accepted after that date.
MDH Directive and Order Regulating Certain Businesses and Facilities & General Directives Concerning Limiting the Spread of COVID-19 MDH No. 2021-03-09-01
FAQs for Foodservice Establishments during the COVID-19 Pandemic - March 15, 2021
Press Release - March 9, 2021- Effective March 5, 2021 at 5 PM
Governor Hogan Announces Lifting of Capacity Limits, Masking and Distancing Protocols Maintained. Click here to view the Executive Order. Click here to view the press conference. Click here to watch the press conference. Click here to read the updated MDH Directives.
Press Release - March 9, 2021 - Effective March 5, 2021 at 5 PM
LICENSING AND PERMITTING. The governor’s order authorizing the suspension of license and permitting expirations will sunset on June 30, 2021. Timeframe suspensions made before this order will remain in effect until June 30, though agencies may terminate them earlier. Click here to read the order.
Governor Hogan Announces Restaurants May Resume Service After 10 PM Beginning Monday, February 1, 2021. Click here to read the Executive Order. Click here to view the press release.
FAQs for Foodservice Establishments during the COVID19 Pandemic Revised December 22, 2020. Click here to view the document.
Home For The Holidays: Governor Hogan Announces New Travel Orders, $180 Million More in Economic Relief. Click here to read the Executive Order. Click here to watch the press release. Click here to view the slides from the press conference. Click here to view the health advisory.
Governor Hogan Announces Additional COVID-19 Health and Economic Relief Initiatives. Signs Executive Order to Provide Emergency Tax Relief to Small Businesses - Forgives $75 Million in Small Business Loans. Click here to read the Executive Order Click here to watch the press release. Click here to view the slides from the press conference
Garrett Organizations Continue to Coordinate COVID-19 Response Efforts - Garrett County Government, the Garrett County Health Department and other area organizations have a strong history of working together. In regards to the COVID-19 pandemic, for the last 9 months specifically, the County, the health department, hospital, Board of Education, and Emergency Management teams have been working together daily to coordinate structured response efforts. Click here to view the press release.
LCB Press Release - November 25, 2020
The Garrett County Board of License Commissioners / LCB formally adopted Temporary COVID Directives. The purpose of the Policy is to establish directives that establishments must follow to comply with the then - current Executive Orders from the Governor of Maryland and the Health Officer Orders, Maryland Department of Health Directives and CDC Guidelines. Click here to view the Policy.
Governor Hogan Announces Launch of All-Hands-on-Deck COVID-19 Compliance and Enforcement Operation. Click here to view the Press Conference. 24/7 COVID-19 Prevention Hotline. MSP is expanding its 24/7 COVID-19 Prevention Hotline, where members of the public can report unsafe facilities and activities or public health order violations. Marylanders who see unlawful behavior are encouraged to report it by emailing Prevent.Covid@maryland.gov or by calling (833) 979-2266. Holiday Guidance. Governor Hogan reiterated federal and state public health guidance advising against holiday travel, and strongly recommending that families celebrate only with members of their immediate household. Read the holiday guidance here. C
Maryland Secretary of Health, Robert R. Neall releases an amended Directive and Order Regarding Food Service Establishments. Click here to view MDH Order No. 2020-11-17-03. Click here to view the MDH Foodservice Establishment FAQ. Click here to view the Food Safety and the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) website.
To Fight COVID-19 Surge, Governor Hogan Announces Hospital Surge Measures, Statewide Capacity Restrictions. Click here to watch the press conference. Click here to view the emergency Executive Order.
Press Release - November 13, 2020
RESTAURANT RELIEF PROGRAM. The Maryland Department of Commerce is working with local jurisdictions to distribute $50 million in direct relief to restaurants, taverns, taprooms, cafes and caterers across the state. Click here to go to the Garrett County Economic Development COVID-19 Grant website. Click here to view the Garrett County Restaurant Relief Eligibility Guidelines. More information is available here.
RESTAURANT RELIEF PROGRAM. The Maryland Department of Commerce is working with local jurisdictions to distribute $50 million in direct relief to restaurants, taverns, taprooms, cafes and caterers across the state. Click here to go to the Garrett County Economic Development COVID-19 Grant website. Click here to view the Garrett County Restaurant Relief Eligibility Guidelines. More information is available here.
Executive Order - November 10, 2020
Governor Hogan Announces Series of Actions to Slow the Spread of COVID-19. New Directives Reduce Indoor Dining Capacity to 50%, Restore Mandatory Teleworking for Government Employees
Public Health Advisories Limit Indoor Gatherings to 25 or Less, Expand Warnings on Out-of-State Travel. Click here to watch the press conference. Click here to view the Executive Order. Click here to view MDH COVID-19 Advisory - Large Gatherings, Essential Travel, Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Programs
Governor Hogan Announces Series of Actions to Slow the Spread of COVID-19. New Directives Reduce Indoor Dining Capacity to 50%, Restore Mandatory Teleworking for Government Employees
Public Health Advisories Limit Indoor Gatherings to 25 or Less, Expand Warnings on Out-of-State Travel. Click here to watch the press conference. Click here to view the Executive Order. Click here to view MDH COVID-19 Advisory - Large Gatherings, Essential Travel, Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Programs
Press Release - November 5, 2020
Governor Hogan: Maryland Prepared For Fall COVID-19 Surge, Warns Against Complacency
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Governor Hogan: Maryland Prepared For Fall COVID-19 Surge, Warns Against Complacency
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COVID-19-19 Relief Programs Now Available for Maryland Restaurants, Artists, and Entertainment Venues
Governor Hogan Expands Executive Order 20-10-16-02. Allowing Reopening of Certain Businesses; Expanded Mask Order. Click here to view the Executive Order.
Governor Hogan Announces Expanded Capacity for Indoor Dining, Marks Beginning of Maryland Restaurant Week. Click here to view the Executive Order.
Governor Hogan Announces Beginning of Stage Three of Maryland’s COVID-19 Recovery, Additional Safe and Gradual Reopenings. Click here to view the press conference. Click here to view the Executive Order.
Executive Order expanded - August 3, 2020
Governor Hogan Expands Executive Order 20-07-29-01. Allowing Reopening of Certain Businesses; Expanded Mask Order. Click here to view the Executive Order.
Governor Hogan Announces Allowing Reopening of Certain Businesses; Expanded Mask Order. Click here to watch press conference. Click here to view the Executive Order.
Governor Hogan Announces Next Stage Two Reopenings, Including Indoor Dining and Outdoor Amusements
Click here to watch the press conference. Click here to view the Executive Order. INDOOR DINING. Restaurants can resume indoor operations at 50 percent capacity, with appropriate distancing, and following strict public health requirements consistent with the CDC, FDA, and the National Restaurant Association. Maryland Department of Health directives. Click here to view MDH directives.
Governor Hogan Announces Beginning of Stage Two of Maryland’s COVID-19 Recovery, Safe and Gradual Reopening of Workplaces and Businesses. Click here to watch the press conference. Click here to view the Executive Order.
Governor Hogan amends and restates Order No. 20-03-19-02 Alternate Alcoholic Services. Click here to view the Executive Order.
Governor Hogan Announces Resumption of Outdoor Dining, Additional Activities to Complete Stage One of Recovery. Click here to view press conference. Click here to view the Executive Order
Garrett County Health Officer Bob Stephens issued a Directive and Order on May 19, 2020 reinforcing the face covering requirement. The document is being delivered to retail businesses and personal care services in Garrett County today, with an effective date of Thursday, May 21, 2020, at 7 AM. The document can be viewed here: bit.ly/5-19-order To download a sign to post, go here: bit.ly/hd-signs
Press Release - May 14, 2020
Garrett County Commissioners and Garrett County Health Officer Announce Stage 1 - Low Risk Activities
May 14, 2020 at 1:52 PM - Rescinding the March 26, 2020 Health Officer Order. Click here to view the press conference. Click here to view the Garrett County Commissioners Executive Order. Click here to view the Garrett County Health Officer Memorandum.
Garrett County Commissioners and Garrett County Health Officer Announce Stage 1 - Low Risk Activities
May 14, 2020 at 1:52 PM - Rescinding the March 26, 2020 Health Officer Order. Click here to view the press conference. Click here to view the Garrett County Commissioners Executive Order. Click here to view the Garrett County Health Officer Memorandum.
Stage One: Governor Hogan Announces Gradual Reopenings With Flexible, Community-Based Approach Click here to view the press conference. Click here to view the Executive Order.
Governor Hogan Announces Legislative Actions Click here to view the press release
For a list of House bills that will become law without signature, click here
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For a list of additional vetoes and duplicative vetoes, click here
Governor Hogan Announces Resumption of Elective Medical Procedures, Broadening of Outdoor Activities Under Stay at Home Order Click her to view the press conference Click here to view the Executive Order
Governor Hogan Introduces Safe, Gradual, and Effective ‘Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery’
Governor Hogan - Executive Order 20-04-15-01 Requiring use of face coverings under certain circumstances and requiring implementation of certain physical distance measures. Click here to view the Executive Order.
Press Release - April 5, 2020
Governor Hogan - Executive Order 20-04-05-02 Delegates authority to local health officials to control and close unsafe facilities. Click here to view the Executive Order.
Governor Hogan - Executive Order 20-04-05-02 Delegates authority to local health officials to control and close unsafe facilities. Click here to view the Executive Order.
Press Release - March 30, 2020
Governor Hogan - Amending and restating the Order of March 23, 2020, prohibiting large gatherings and events and closing senior centers, and all non-essential businesses and other establishments, and additionally requiring all persons to stay at home. Click here to view the press conference. Click here to view the Executive Order. Click here to view the Interpretive Guidance.
Governor Hogan - Amending and restating the Order of March 23, 2020, prohibiting large gatherings and events and closing senior centers, and all non-essential businesses and other establishments, and additionally requiring all persons to stay at home. Click here to view the press conference. Click here to view the Executive Order. Click here to view the Interpretive Guidance.
Announcement - March 19, 2020 / Alcoholic Beverage License Renewal
The Board of License Commissioners voted to extend the alcoholic beverage renewal application deadline until June 1, 2020. The notarized signature requirement on renewal applications has been lifted.
The Board of License Commissioners voted to extend the alcoholic beverage renewal application deadline until June 1, 2020. The notarized signature requirement on renewal applications has been lifted.
Press Release - March 23, 2020
Governor Hogan ordered the closure of all non-essential businesses in the state and announced a $175 million relief package to assist employees, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations affected by the coronavirus pandemic. The governor again urged Marylander to help their neighbors by staying home in order to slow the spread of COVID-19-19. Click here to view the press conference. Click here to view the Executive Order.
Governor Hogan ordered the closure of all non-essential businesses in the state and announced a $175 million relief package to assist employees, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations affected by the coronavirus pandemic. The governor again urged Marylander to help their neighbors by staying home in order to slow the spread of COVID-19-19. Click here to view the press conference. Click here to view the Executive Order.
Garrett County Board of License Commissioners / Liquor Control Board formally adopted Resolution 03-19-2020 in response to Governor Hogan's Executive Order dated March 19, 2020. Click here to view the Resolution
Press Release - March 19, 2020
Governor Hogan announced the license expansion of alcoholic beverage delivery and carry out services. The expanded order allows for restaurants and bars to continue drive-thru and carry-out as long as it is promptly taken from the premises and allows for deliveries off the premise. Click here to view the press conference. Click here to view the Executive Order. Click here to view the Executive Order specific to expanding alcohol beverage delivery and carry-out services.
Governor Hogan announced the license expansion of alcoholic beverage delivery and carry out services. The expanded order allows for restaurants and bars to continue drive-thru and carry-out as long as it is promptly taken from the premises and allows for deliveries off the premise. Click here to view the press conference. Click here to view the Executive Order. Click here to view the Executive Order specific to expanding alcohol beverage delivery and carry-out services.
Press Release - March 16, 2020
Governor Hogan ordered the closure of bars and restaurants, and expanded the prohibition on gatherings to those of more than 50 people. Effective 5:00 PM all restaurants and bars are to close the general public. On-premise dining and drinking is prohibited. The order allows for restaurants and bars to continue drive-thru and carry-out as long as it is promptly taken from the premises. Click here to view the press conference. Click here to view the Executive Order.
Governor Hogan ordered the closure of bars and restaurants, and expanded the prohibition on gatherings to those of more than 50 people. Effective 5:00 PM all restaurants and bars are to close the general public. On-premise dining and drinking is prohibited. The order allows for restaurants and bars to continue drive-thru and carry-out as long as it is promptly taken from the premises. Click here to view the press conference. Click here to view the Executive Order.
Press Release - March 12, 2020
Governor Hogan extends the deadlines for certain licenses, permits, registrations, and other governmental authorizations, and authorizing suspension of legal time requirements. Click here to view the press conference. Click here to view the Executive Order.
Governor Hogan extends the deadlines for certain licenses, permits, registrations, and other governmental authorizations, and authorizing suspension of legal time requirements. Click here to view the press conference. Click here to view the Executive Order.
Governor’s Office of Legal Counsel’s Guidance on Closures and Gatherings
COVID-19-19-01 – Malls, Food Courts and Trucks, Clubs, Funerals, Barbers, etc.
COVID-19-19-01 – Malls, Food Courts and Trucks, Clubs, Funerals, Barbers, etc.
COVID-19-19-05 – Additional Businesses That May Remain Open, Guidance for Retail
COVID-19-19-06 – Additional Businesses, Staff Access for Non-Essential Businesses
COVID-19-19-06 – Additional Businesses, Staff Access for Non-Essential Businesses
