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Ex. WI-017 Order Primary source read

Emergency Order #1 (January 19, 2021)

Relating to Requiring Face Coverings

Governor Tony Evers (Office of the Governor), under Wis. Stat. § 323.12(4)(b) and Executive Order #104 · Wisconsin (State)

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Jurisdiction
Wisconsin
Level
State
Authority
Wis. Stat. 323.12(4)(b); Executive Order #104
Issued
2021-01-19 Jan. 19, 2021
Effective
2021-01-19 (immediately) (read as 2021-01-19)
End
2021-03-20 by its terms; terminated Feb. 4, 2021 with Executive Order #104 (SJR 3) and replaced the same day (read as 2021-03-20)
In force
Jan. 19, 2021 to Mar. 20, 2021
Quarters
2021 Q1
Limitation types
Face-covering requirementWorkplace rules
Addressees
  • every individual age five and older in Wisconsin
  • businesses
  • local governments
Functions reached
  • SF
  • OF
  • DR/BA
  • TR
  • FC/PE
  • WS
Collection
Wisconsin WI

Operative words

2. FACE COVERING REQUIRED. Every individual, age five and older, in Wisconsin shall wear a face covering if both of the following apply: a. The individual is indoors or in an enclosed space, other than at a private residence; and b. Another person or persons who are not members of individual's household or living unit are present in the same room or enclosed space.... 9. DURATION. This Order shall enter into effect immediately. This Order shall expire on March 20, 2021, or by a subsequent superseding emergency order.

Enforcement

Section 7: civil forfeiture of not more than $200, Wis. Stat. 323.28

Retrieval note

Section 323.12').

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