$500 fine awaits new jersey travelers in massachusetts who violate new mandatory quarantine rule

$500 Fine Awaits New Jersey Travelers in Massachusetts Who Violate New Mandatory Quarantine Rule

October 31, 2020
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If you’re planning to travel to Massachusetts from New Jersey, you better know the rules.   New Jersey has been added to the Massachusetts quarantine list, meaning you have to quarantine for 14-days, report your visit or get tested. Failure to comply with the state’s rules can land you a $500 fine.

Here are the rules:

All visitors entering Massachusetts, including returning residents, who do not meet an exemption, are required to:

If your COVID-19 test result has not been received prior to arrival, visitors, and residents must quarantine until they receive a negative test result.

Failure to comply may result in a $500 fine per day.

Please find more information below, including the list of lower-risk states, exemptions, business guidance and other details.

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