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Columbia, South Carolina

Classifying "providers of basics necessities� including homeless shelters and congregate care facilities, food banks�" as "essential services"

Columbia, S.C., Ord. No. 2020-034 § 8

Last Visited 5/5/26
Policy Summary

Section 8 of Exhibit A in this stay at home order classifies “Providers of basic necessities to economically disadvantaged populations including, homeless shelters and congregate care facilities, food banks . . .” as “essential services.” Paragraph A of the order provides that individuals are exempt from the order’s directive to “stay in their homes and not travel through or congregate in the streets, sidewalks, waterways and/or public spaces” if they have are “working at or conducting business” with businesses offering essential services. Paragraphs B and D of the order include social distancing requirements for individuals and businesses while engaging in such activity.

State South Carolina
Jurisdiction Name Columbia
Jurisdiction Type city
Population Size 50k-200k
Food System Topics
  • Emergency/Disaster Management
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