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Ex. AGY-AVIATION-SURFACE-071 Context (guidance or announcement) Primary source read

MBTA notice of Apr. 30, 2021: face coverings continue to be required on MBTA vehicles, stations and platforms for all riders including the fully vaccinated; State civil fines end Apr. 30, 2021, denial of boarding and removal continue

Reminder: Face Coverings Continue To Be Required on MBTA Vehicles, Stations and Platforms

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority · Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (State)

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The record

Jurisdiction
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority · Massachusetts
Level
State
Authority
MBTA rules of conduct; State and federal mask orders
Issued
2021-04-30 Apr. 30, 2021
Effective
2021-04-30
End
in force through Sept. 30, 2021 (federal mandate to Apr. 18, 2022) (read as 2021-09-30)
In force
Apr. 30, 2021 to Sept. 30, 2021
Quarters
2021 Q22021 Q3
Limitation types
Face-covering requirementTravel and quarantine
Addressees
  • all MBTA riders, including the fully vaccinated
Functions reached
  • WF every commuter's trip in Q2-Q3 2021
  • TR
  • CB
Character
context
Collection
Aviation and surface-transport regulators AGY-AVIATION-SURFACE

Operative words

"The MBTA is reminding customers that face coverings continue to be required while onboard vehicles, on station platforms, and within the MBTA system for all riders, including those who have been fully vaccinated." "Effective April 30, 2021, civil fines related to MBTA face covering enforcement efforts are no longer in effect, though those who refuse to comply with the face covering requirement may be denied boarding of or be removed from MBTA vehicles and the system."

Enforcement

denial of boarding and removal (MBTA rules); federal TSA civil penalties

Notes

Q3 2021 inventory item for the Boston transit system.