2020-09-28 COVID-19 Emergency Rule No. 12

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Mayor's COVID-19 Emergency Rule No. 12 Page 5 of 19 Inter -island travelers arriving on Hawai'i Island seeking a modified self -quarantine or exemption from the self -quarantine requirements must receive approval for such modification or exemption from the County of Hawai'i. Requests shall be submitted via the following online format: https://survey123.arcqis.com/share/e2f4cel 9aa854964a8fd60bec7fbe78c. Persons requiring paid or commercial lodging while subject to the mandatory 14 day quarantine shall designate a hotel or motel as their quarantine location. Short-term vacation rentals (STVR), bed and breakfast (B&B) establishments, or other paid or commercial lodging defined by the Hawai'i Revised Statutes as "transient accommodations" shall not be designated as a quarantine location except for: 1) visiting essential and critical infrastructure workers, provided quarantine restrictions are followed; and 2) persons meeting the negative test exception under Section IV.B and Exhibit B Section 4(2) of the 13th Proclamation. An STVR, B&B or other paid or commercial lodging defined by the Hawaii Revised Statutes as "transient accommodations" may not be designated as a quarantine location for a new or "intended" Hawaii County resident. Persons who have pre -arranged for long-term residential housing of 180 days or longer may utilize such housing as their designated quarantine location provided that the full 14 day quarantine is served and not stopped early. E. Specific Rules Relating to Businesses, Operations, and Activities Exhibit 1. Restaurants, bars, food courts, and other food establishments Exhibit 2. County Parks and Recreational Facilities Exhibit 3. Barber Shops and Beauty Operators Exhibit 4. Places of Worship Exhibit 5. Businesses, Operations and Activities to Remain Closed F. 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. G. This rule shall take effect immediately and shall continue through October 31, 2020 unless extended, rescinded, superseded, or amended by my subsequent order, or as otherwise provided by law.