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Governor Murphy Signs Executive Orders #118 And #119

'Governor Phil Murphy yesterday announced two executive orders: Executive Order 118 and Executive Order 119.'

April 8, 2020

Governor Phil Murphy yesterday announced two executive orders: Executive Order 118 and Executive Order 119.

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Executive Order 118

Governor Phil Murphy announced Executive Order 118, closing all state parks and forests and county parks to further social distancing measures.

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Under Executive Order No. 108 (2020), municipalities still have the authority to keep municipal parks open or closed.

The order shall take effect on Tuesday, April 7, at 8:00 p.m.

Executive Order 119

Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No. 119, which extends the Public Health Emergency declared on March 9, 2020 through Executive Order No. 103. Under the Emergency Health Powers Act, a declared public health emergency expires after 30 days unless renewed.


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