Emergency Order Revising Face Coverings Mandate for Summer Months (universal mask mandate, $300 fine)

The record

Jurisdiction

City of Somerville, Massachusetts · Boston · Massachusetts

Level

City

Authority

G.L. c. 111, ss. 95-105; 310 CMR 11.05; 105 CMR 300.200; G.L. c. 111, s. 30

Issued

2020-06-22 June 22, 2020

Effective

2020-06-19 12:01 a.m. (as stated); replaces the mandate dated April 26, 2020 (read as 2020-06-19)

End

'Until notice is given that it is no longer necessary, or the Board of Health declares that a Public Health Emergency no longer exists'; the face coverings mandate was rescinded effective Apr. 30, 2021 (Ex. 065) (read as 2021-04-30)

In force

June 19, 2020 to Apr. 30, 2021

Quarters

2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2

2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3

Limitation types

Face-covering requirementWorkplace rules

Addressees

• any individual age two or older in or at any location open to the general public, indoors or outdoors, including all public outdoor locations
• all Essential Businesses, healthcare facilities and any other establishment open to the public (signage)

Functions reached

• SF
• DR
• SL
• FC
• OF
• CB
• WF

Collection

Boston MET-BOS

Operative words

1. Effective at 12:01 a.m., June 19, 2020 any individual who is age two (2) or older, and not otherwise exempt per CDC guidelines, shall be required to cover their nose and mouth with a clean mask or face-covering... when in or at any location open to the general public including all indoor locations open to the public, outdoor premises of private locations open to the public, and all public outdoor locations (e.g., parks, sidewalks, streets, public squares, paths, all City property). However, individuals outdoors may temporarily remove masks if they are able to maintain a minimum of six feet distance... 3. All Essential Businesses, healthcare facilities and any other establishment open to the public must post a notice at entry requiring those entering to wear a face-covering or mask... 4. This order is enforceable by a fine of $300. 5. The previous order mandating face coverings, dated April 26, 2020, is hereby rescinded.

Enforcement

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