Dear Colleagues,

Governor Murphy has promulgated Executive Order 157 which contains elements that will affect libraries.  The Executive Order can be found at: https://nj.gov/infobank/eo/056murphy/pdf/EO-157.pdf

Please note that libraries are only mentioned in paragraph three of page three, but that mention is to include them, with other businesses and organizations, under the "recreational and entertainment businesses" category.  That category is then further addressed in section 7.  

Please note that section 8b of the Executive Order could be read to include library meeting rooms.  Please discuss this with your attorney prior to taking any action or drafting any policy.  

Once you have had a chance to read through section 7, please let me know if you have any questions.

Best regards,

Bob Keith
Director of Library Law, State Aid, and Statistics
New Jersey State Library

Street Address:
185 W. State St.
Trenton, NJ 08608

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 520
Trenton, NJ 08625

P: 609-278-2640x192
F: 609-278-2650
rkeith@PROTECTED

The above information does not constitute legal advice or opinion.  Please consult with an attorney prior to taking any action on the above information.