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Ex. IN-093 Order Primary source read

Public Health Regulation and Order effective August 5, 2021 at 8:00 a.m.

Face-covering requirement in all indoor public places whenever Monroe County is in the State's yellow, orange or red advisory category

Monroe County Board of Health and Health Officer Dr. Thomas W. Sharp; approved by the Monroe County Board of Commissioners Aug. 4, 2021 · Monroe County, Indiana (County)

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Jurisdiction
Monroe County, Indiana · Indiana
Level
County
Authority
Ind. Code ch. 16-20-1 et seq., including § 16-20-1-21.5 (legislative-body approval)
Issued
2021-08-04 Aug. 4, 2021
Effective
2021-08-05 8:00 a.m. (read as 2021-08-05)
End
2021-09-30 unless rescinded or renewed (renewed into Q4 2021 per Ex. IN-086 reporting) (read as 2021-09-30)
In force
Aug. 5, 2021 to Sept. 30, 2021
Quarters
2021 Q3
Limitation types
Face-covering requirementWorkplace rules
Addressees
  • all individuals in Monroe County
  • all businesses and public accommodations open to the public (signage and enforcement)
Functions reached
  • SF
  • DR
  • BA
  • OF (indoor public places)
  • FC
  • CB
  • WF
Collection
Indiana IN

Operative words

Effective Thursday, August 5, 2021 at 8:00 AM, the following shall apply in Monroe County: 1. Face Covering Requirement: Unless an exception as stated in Paragraph 2, below, applies, anytime Monroe County is in the State of Indiana's yellow, orange, or red advisory category, based on State of Indiana metrics, ALL individuals must wear a face shield, face covering, or mask... over their nose and mouth when in an indoor public place and shall, at all times, follow current CDC guidelines in every situation.... i. Individuals who are seated at a restaurant, bar, or other establishment that serves food and/or drink and who are actively eating and drinking [are excepted]. However, individuals entering and exiting restaurants or bars, or congregating in waiting areas or common areas of restaurants or bars (including bathrooms), must wear face coverings. 3. Enforcement and Signage: All businesses and public accommodations which are open to [the public must post signage and enforce the requirement]

Enforcement

County health regulation under Ind. Code ch. 16-20-1; business signage and enforcement duties (¶ 3); approved by the Board of Commissioners as Ind. Code § 16-20-1-21.5 requires

Notes

A Q3 2021 county mask order outside the MET-IND scope, adopted under the SEA 5 approval structure; recites the Board's Aug. 3, 2021 meeting, the 'yellow' advisory status as of July 29, 2021 and the Delta variant.

Retrieval note

The county's own signed regulation on Monroe County Health Department letterhead, preserved by WISH-TV; the live link is dead.