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Frequently Asked Questions, Order of County Judge Clay Jenkins on Required Use of a Face Mask in Certain Public Space

FAQ on the Aug. 11, 2021 face-mask order

Office of the Dallas County Judge · Dallas County, Texas (County)

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Jurisdiction
Dallas County, Texas · Dallas-Fort Worth · Texas
Level
County
Authority
Companion to MET-DFW-028
Issued
2021-08-11 Aug. 11, 2021
Effective
2021-08-11 11:59 p.m. (read as 2021-08-11)
End
With MET-DFW-028 (read as 2021-09-30)
In force
Aug. 11, 2021 to Sept. 30, 2021
Quarters
2021 Q3
Limitation types
Face-covering requirementSchools and child careWorkplace rules
Addressees
  • businesses
  • schools
  • child care centers
  • residential property common areas
Functions reached
  • SF
  • PM property management common areas
  • IN
  • EC
Collection
Dallas-Fort Worth MET-DFW

Operative words

Businesses operating in Dallas County must develop a Health and Safety Policy and this policy must mandate that all employees and visitors wear a mask while on any property owned or operated by the business... Starting at 11:59pm on Saturday, August 14, 2021, a business can be fined up to $1,000 for each violation... Common areas of residential property, such as laundry rooms, mail rooms, gyms, lobbies, and elevators, are subject to the mandatory face mask requirements

Enforcement

Fine up to $1,000 per violation on businesses from Aug. 14, 2021; no penalty on individuals

Notes

Applies regardless of vaccination status