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Health Commissioner Updated Directive and Order Regarding Face Coverings in Public

Health Commissioner Updated Directive and Order Regarding Face Coverings in Public, Pursuant to State Executive Order No. 20-10-16-02

Letitia Dzirasa, M.D., Commissioner of Health · Baltimore City, Maryland (City)

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Jurisdiction
Baltimore City, Maryland · Baltimore · Maryland
Level
City
Authority
COMAR 10.06.01.06; Governor's Order 20-10-16-02 (delegation); Baltimore City Health Code § 4-404
Issued
2020-11-06 Nov. 6, 2020
Effective
2020-11-06 (immediately; City FAQ: 5:00 p.m.) (read as 2020-11-06)
End
Superseded Apr. 30, 2021 (MET-BAL-013) (read as 2021-04-30)
In force
Nov. 6, 2020 to Apr. 30, 2021
Quarters
2020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2
Limitation types
Face-covering requirementWorkplace rules
Addressees
  • all persons over five in or entering Baltimore City
Functions reached
  • CB
  • SF
  • WF
  • PE venues
  • TR transit
Collection
Baltimore MET-BAL

Operative words

required to wear a Face Covering when they are: i. in or on any Public Transportation; ii. indoors at any location where members of the public are generally permitted, including... Gaming Facilities, the indoor portions of Racing Facilities, Indoor... Theaters; iii. at any Outdoor Sporting Venue or Outdoor Entertainment Venue; iv. outdoors at any location other than an Outdoor Sporting Venue or Outdoor Entertainment Venue and unable to consistently maintain [distance]

Enforcement

Misdemeanor under the Governor's Orders (one year or $5,000) and Baltimore City Health Code

Notes

Order cites State Order 20-10-16-02 (typed 20-16-10-02 in the order).