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Ex. GA-016 Order Primary source read

Executive Order 04.13.20.02

Regarding the use of face masks/coverings to help prevent the spread of COVID-19

Governor Brian P. Kemp · Georgia (State)

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Jurisdiction
Georgia
Level
State
Authority
O.C.G.A. 38-3-51(d)(1)
Issued
2020-04-13 Apr. 13, 2020
Effective
2020-04-13 upon signature (read as 2020-04-13)
End
conclusion of the PHE (July 1, 2021) (read as 2021-07-01)
In force
Apr. 13, 2020 to July 1, 2021
Quarters
2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2
Limitation types
Face-covering requirementOther
Addressees
  • the public
Functions reached
  • EMP workplace face-covering policies
Collection
Georgia GA

Operative words

That Code Section 16-11-38(b)(4) shall not apply to any person wearing "a mask, hood, or device by which any portion of the face is [so hidden, concealed, or covered as to conceal the identity of the wearer]" [to prevent the spread of COVID-19]

Enforcement

Suspension of the anti-mask statute's application

Notes

Georgia never issued a statewide mask mandate; this order removed the criminal bar to masking.

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