What are some of the exceptions for wearing masks / face coverings?

A mask / face covering does not need to be worn by an individual who meets one of the following exceptions:

  • Persons with a medical condition, mental health condition, or disability that prevents wearing a face covering-this includes persons with a medical condition for whom wearing a face covering could obstruct breathing or who are unconscious, incapacitated, or otherwise unable to remove a face covering without assistance
  • Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing, or when communicating with a person who is deaf or hard of hearing, where the ability to see the mouth is essential for communication
  • Persons for whom wearing a face covering would create a risk to the person related to their work, as determined by local, state, or federal regulations or workplace safety guidelines
  • Persons who are obtaining a service involving the nose or face for which temporary removal of the face covering is necessary to perform the service
  • Persons who are seated at a restaurant or other establishment that offers food or beverage service, while they are eating or drinking, provided they maintain a 6-foot distance between individuals (not including individuals who reside together or are seated together) with only infrequent or incidental moments of closer proximity
  • Athletes and participants who are engaged in an organized sports activity that allows athletes to maintain a 6-foot distance from others with only infrequent or incidental moments of closer proximity
  • Persons who are engaged in an activity that a professional or recreational association, public regulatory entity, medical association, or other public health oriented entity has determined cannot be safely conducted while wearing a mask or other face covering and where other protections and precautions are established and utilized
  • Persons attending educational institutions where the public and private schools through 12th grade, colleges, and universities have implemented protections
  • Persons engaged in church and religious places of worship which may implement their own protections.

Children under two (2) years of age should not wear a mask / face covering.

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1. How do I wear a mask/face covering?
2. How should I care for a mask / face covering?
3. Are masks required for outdoor events/activities?
4. What are some of the exceptions for wearing masks / face coverings?
5. Do I have to wear a mask if there is a plastic/acrylic barrier?
6. Are business owners required to enforce the mask mandate?
7. What if a customer refuses to wear a mask?
8. Do I have to provide masks to customers?
9. Do I have to post signage stating that masks are required?
10. How do I report people who are not following the ordinance?
11. What happens if I get “caught” not following the ordinance?
12. If I maintain 6’ between my coworkers and myself, do we have to wear masks?
13. Is the mandate enforceable at private events within a business or after hours?
14. What is a City-sanctioned event?