Portion of MN Office of Govorner Emergency Executive Order 20-48 (Full order, view here)
Through May 18th, 2020
"Outdoor Recreational Activity. Individuals must not engage in outdoor recreational activities where they will come into close proximity with others from different households. Individuals may engage in the activities listed below, provided that they follow the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (“DNR”) and MDH guidelines on outdoor recreation and guidelines for facilities and the public (“Outdoor Recreation Guidelines”) available at DNR’s COVID-19 website (https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/covid-19.html):
i.Individuals may engage in any outdoor activity that is dependent upon or derives its principal benefit from natural surroundings and open space, including but not limited to hunting, fishing, trapping, boating, hiking, biking, golfing, and picnicking for the purposes of pleasure, rest, exercise, or relaxation, provided that the activity can be engaged in accordance with the Outdoor Recreation Guidelines, including maintaining at least six feet of separation between participants from different households. Groups within a single household may engage in outdoor activities or sports that do not allow for social distancing (e.g., soccer or basketball) but should not engage in such activities with members of other households.
ii.Outdoor recreational activities allowed by this Executive Order do not include performances, competitions, team events, tournaments, races, rallies, organized sports, spectator events, fairs, or any other events that involve the gathering of individuals in a manner that would preclude social distancing. For example, individuals must not partake, as participants or as spectators, in activities such as marathons, fundraising walks, fishing contests, league sports, and tournaments.
iii.All persons participating in outdoor recreational activities under this Executive Order must follow the Outdoor Recreation Guidelines.
iv.Nothing in this paragraph permits trespass upon private property, and all activities undertaken pursuant to this paragraph must be undertaken in accordance with Minnesota law, including but not limited to license
5 and permit requirements, invasive species regulations, and park rules. Nothing in this paragraph should be construed to abrogate existing local authority to limit or restrict activities or close facilities.d.Supplies and services. Individuals may leave their residences to:
i.Obtain food, including delivery or carry-out services, beverages(alcoholic and non-alcoholic), and other grocery items.
ii.Obtain gasoline.
iii.Obtain supplies needed to work from home.
iv.Obtain commercially available personal protective equipment and supplies and materials necessary to make homemade source control items such as face masks.
v.Obtain products needed to maintain the safety, sanitation, and essential operation of homes and residences, businesses, and personally owned vehicles, including automobiles and bicycles.
vi.Visit and use the services of laundromats and dry cleaners.
vii.Pick up retail products from establishments offering curbside pickup services.
e.Essential intrastate and interstate travel. Minnesotans are encouraged to stay close to home and are strongly discouraged from engaging in unnecessary travel. Individuals may travel to exempted activities and may travel to returnto a home or place of residence. Individuals may also travel into and out of Minnesota."
