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Executive Order No. 7BB

Protection of Public Health and Safety During COVID-19 Pandemic and Response - Cloth Face Coverings Required in Public

Governor Ned Lamont · Connecticut (State)

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Jurisdiction
Connecticut
Level
State
Authority
Conn. Gen. Stat. sections 19a-131a and 28-9
Issued
2020-04-17 Apr. 17, 2020
Effective
2020-04-20 8:00 p.m. (read as 2020-04-20)
End
Repealed and replaced Aug. 14, 2020 by EO 7NNN s.1 (read as 2020-08-14)
In force
Apr. 20, 2020 to Aug. 14, 2020
Quarters
2020 Q22020 Q3
Limitation types
Face-covering requirementWorkplace rules
Addressees
  • any person in a public place
  • transit and ride-share passengers
  • DECD (Safe Workplace and Safe Stores rule updates)
Functions reached
  • SF/CB customer-facing functions
  • PF/WH/JS workplaces where distancing impossible
  • WF commuting by transit
Collection
Connecticut CT

Operative words

Effective at 8:00 p.m. on Monday, April 20, 2020, any person in a public place in Connecticut who is unable to or does not maintain a safe social distance of approximately six feet from every other person shall cover their mouth and nose with a mask or cloth face-covering. In addition, individuals shall use a mask or cloth face covering when using the services of any taxi, car, livery, ride-sharing or similar service or means of mass public transit, or while within any semi-enclosed transit stop or waiting area.... This order shall supersede and preempt any current or future municipal order.

Enforcement

Conn. Gen. Stat. section 28-22; DECD Safe Workplace and Safe Stores rules updated for face coverings

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