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Ex. MET-DFW-030 Order Primary source read

Order of County Judge Clay Jenkins on Required Use of a Face Mask in Certain Public Space

Order on Required Use of a Face Mask (Aug. 12, 2021; adds higher education; adopts the Local Health Authority school order)

Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins · Dallas County, Texas (County)

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Jurisdiction
Dallas County, Texas · Dallas-Fort Worth · Texas
Level
County
Authority
Tex. Gov't Code § 418.108(g)
Issued
2021-08-12 Aug. 12, 2021
Effective
2021-08-12 10:00 a.m. (read as 2021-08-12)
End
Modified Aug. 16, 2021 (MET-DFW-031) (read as 2021-08-16)
In force
Aug. 12, 2021 to Aug. 16, 2021
Quarters
2021 Q3
Limitation types
Face-covering requirementSchools and child careWorkplace rules
Addressees
  • child care centers
  • Pre-K-12 public schools
  • public institutions of higher education
  • all commercial entities providing goods or services directly to the public
  • Dallas County buildings
Functions reached
  • SF
  • OP
  • IN
  • CP campus
  • EC
  • CB
Collection
Dallas-Fort Worth MET-DFW

Operative words

II. Dallas County Health Authority Order. The requirements of the Health Authority Order issued by the Local Health Authority for Dallas County and the City of Dallas issued pursuant to Texas Health and Safety Code Section 81.082 imposing requirements on all public schools... made effective as of August 12, 2021, is hereby adopted and made effective throughout Dallas County. III. Health and Safety Policy - Public Institutions of Higher Education... IV. Health and Safety Policy - Commercial Entities... universal indoor masking for all employees and visitors... except that employees are not required to wear a face mask while alone in their office... may result in a fine not to exceed $1,000 for each violation

Enforcement

Fine not to exceed $1,000 for each violation; peace officers authorized

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