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Executive Order 19-A FY 20/21

An Order Simplifying and Strengthening Enforcement of Face Covering Requirements (amended)

Governor Janet T. Mills · Maine (State)

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Jurisdiction
Maine
Level
State
Authority
37-B M.R.S. §§ 741(3)(H), 742(1)(C)(2), (8), (12), 786(1)
Issued
2020-12-15 Dec. 15, 2020
Effective
2020-12-15
End
Repealed effective May 24, 2021 (EO 39 § I(A)(1)); expired June 30, 2021 (read as 2021-05-24)
In force
Dec. 15, 2020 to May 24, 2021
Quarters
2020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2
Limitation types
Face-covering requirementWorkplace rules
Addressees
  • owners and operators of indoor public settings
Functions reached
  • every indoor public-facing function
Collection
Maine ME

Operative words

A.... Owners and operators of indoor public settings must require all persons to wear face coverings in publicly accessible areas. B. Exceptions. 1. Face coverings are not required for a person under age 2.

Enforcement

Injunction, criminal prosecution under 37-B M.R.S. § 786(1), licensing action

Notes

Narrowed the exceptions of EO 19 to children under 2 only.

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