(Complete) Mayor Kim’s COVID- 19 Emergency Rule No. 5 & Official Announcement

Mayor’s COVID- 19 Emergency Rule No. 5
Pursuant to the authority vested in me by Hawai’ i Revised Statutes Chapter
127A and due to the public health concerns related to COVID- 19, I hereby find that
immediate promulgation of this rule is necessary and do so in order to protect the
health, safety and welfare of the people of this County.
In accordance with Governor David Y. Ige’s Eighth Supplementary
Proclamation (” 8th Supplementary”), and Exhibit G the “State Roadmap to
Recovery and Resilience,” the businesses, operations, or activities (“operations”)
specified in this rule are permitted to re-open June 1, 2020. These operations are
subject to all restrictions and social distancing requirements found within the 8th
Supplementary, State Department of Health Reopening Hawai’ i Safe Practices, and
CDC industry guidelines. The following medium risk operations must follow
applicable CDC industry and regulatory guidelines related to COVID- 19 prior to
opening:
1. Places of worship.
Faith Based Worship in accordance with the CDC Interim Guidance for
Administrators and Leaders of Community and Faith Based Organizations
to Plan, Prepare, and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 or any
updated CDC guidance.
2. Personal services.
Salons and barber shops must also follow Exhibit I, Rules Relating To
Safety Guidelines For Barbers And Beauty Operators, 8th
Supplementary.
One-on-one services including, but not limited to: tutoring, music
lessons, massage, yoga, pilates, and personal training.
3. Restaurants.
Including food courts, but not dedicated bars and nightclubs.
Mayor’s COVID-19 Emergency Rule No. 5
May 22, 2020
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In- dining service in accordance with CDC Interim Guidance for
Restaurants and Bars, National Restaurant Association Guidelines,
and any updated CDC guidance.
This rule supersedes any conflicting County of Hawaii emergency rule
provision.
Pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes Section § 127A-29, any person violating this
Rule shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction, fined not more than $ 5, 000
or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of
the County of Hawaii to be affixed. Done this 23\ day of May 2020 in Hilo, Hawaii.
Harry Kim
Mayor
County of Hawaii

Mayor Kim Announces Reopening June 1 of Churches, Salons, Restaurants Subject to CDC and Other Guidelines​

Expanding on Governor Ige’s 8^th Supplementary Proclamation concerning businesses and establishments that may reopen, Hawai‘i County Mayor Harry Kim on Saturday issued an Emergency Rule that reopens places of worship, personal services such as hair salons, and restaurants effective June 1, 2020.

The Mayor’s COVID-19 Emergency Rule No. 5 declares that the following medium-risk operations are subject to all restrictions and social distancing requirements found within the 8^th Supplementary Proclamation, State Department of Health Reopening Safe Practices, and CDC guidelines.  These operations must follow applicable CDC, industry and regulatory guidelines related to COVID-19 prior to opening:

1. Places of worship.

Faith Based Worship in accordance with the CDC Interim Guidance for Administrators and Leaders of Community and Faith Based Organizations to Plan, Prepare, and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 or any updated CDC guidance.

2. Personal services.

• Salons and barber shops must also follow Exhibit I, Rules Relating to Safety Guidelines for Barbers and Beauty Operators, 8^th
• One-on-one services including, but not limited to: tutoring, music lessons, massage, yoga, Pilates, and personal

3. Restaurants.

• Including food courts, but not dedicated bars and nightclubs.
• In-dining service in accordance with CDC Interim Guidance for Restaurants and Bars, National Restaurant Association Guidelines, and any updated CDC guidance.

This Rule supersedes any conflicting County of Hawai‘i emergency rule provision.

“Pursuant to Hawai‘i Revised Statutes Section §127A-29, any person violating this Rule shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction, fined not more than $5,000 or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both,” Rule 5 states.

To request no cost assistance in providing a safe and healthy business for employees and customers, contact the COVID Task Force on Education and Prevention at

935-0031.