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Springfield Releases Face Mask Proposal

Springfield Releases Face Mask Proposal

Springfield Releases Face Mask Proposal

Springfield City Council has released its proposed face mask ordinance.

Council is expected to vote on the emergency bill Monday night.

You can read the full ordinance here.

It would require people 12 and up to wear a mask in public.

Failing to do so could cost you up to a $100 fine.

There are some exemptions in the ordinance:

  • Children under the age of 3
  • Children ages 3 to 11 are strongly encouraged, but not required to wear a
    Face Covering, while under the direct supervision of an adult
  • Persons with health conditions that prohibit wearing a Face Covering.
    Nothing in this Article shall require the use of a Face Covering by any
    person for whom doing so would be contrary to their health or safety
    because of a medical condition
  • Persons who have trouble breathing, or are unconscious, incapacitated, or
    otherwise unable to remove the Face Covering without assistance
  • Persons who are hearing impaired, or someone who is communicating
    with a person who is hearing impaired, where the ability to see the mouth
    is essential for communication
  • Persons who are at a place of Public Accommodation who are consuming
    food or drink while maintaining a physical distance from other groups of
    patrons of a least six feet, but such persons must wear a Face Covering
    while in waiting areas and while walking to and from seating or other parts
    of the premises
  • Persons at a swimming pool
  • Persons who are obtaining a service involving the face or nose for which
    temporary removal of the Face Covering is necessary to perform the
    service
  • Persons playing a sport, exercising or using exercise equipment while
    exerting themselves
  • Persons working in settings which might increase the risk of heat-related
  • Persons who are outdoors while maintaining physical distancing of at
    least six feet, except as otherwise provided in this Article, and persons
    who are outdoors who are closer than six feet to solely members of their
    own household

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