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Emergency Order #1 (September 22, 2020)

Relating to Requiring Face Coverings

Governor Tony Evers (Office of the Governor), under Wis. Stat. § 323.12(4)(b) and Executive Order #90 · Wisconsin (State)

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Jurisdiction
Wisconsin
Level
State
Authority
Wis. Stat. 323.12(4)(b); Executive Order #90
Issued
2020-09-22 Sept. 22, 2020
Effective
2020-09-22 (immediately) (read as 2020-09-22)
End
2020-11-21 by its terms; superseded Nov. 20, 2020 (read as 2020-11-21)
In force
Sept. 22, 2020 to Nov. 21, 2020
Quarters
2020 Q32020 Q4
Limitation types
Face-covering requirementWorkplace rules
Addressees
  • every individual age five and older in Wisconsin
  • businesses
  • local governments
Functions reached
  • SF
  • OF
  • DR/BA
  • TR
  • FC/PE
  • WS
Collection
Wisconsin WI

Operative words

2. FACE COVERING REQUIRED. Every individual, age five and older, in Wisconsin shall wear a face covering if both of the following apply: a. The individual is indoors or in an enclosed space, other than at a private residence; and b. Another person or persons who are not members of individual's household or living unit are present in the same room or enclosed space.... 6. LOCAL ORDERS. This Order supersedes any local order that is less restrictive.... 9. DURATION. This Order shall enter into effect immediately. This Order shall expire on November 21, 2020, or by a subsequent superseding emergency order.

Enforcement

Section 7: civil forfeiture of not more than $200, Wis. Stat. 323.28

Notes

Same terms as the July 30, 2020 order.

Retrieval note

Section 323.12').