Just got the word that the Rome City Commission passsed a "mask" ordinance effective 14 july through 24 August. Failure to comply is subject to a $25 dollar fine. Here is what was blasted out to the rank and file.......
1 – face coverings are required in public when social distancing is not possible
2 – the ordinance is effective July 14th thru August 24th
3 – all persons entering a commercial establishment must wear a mask (except for religious organizations)
4 – all restaurants, retail stores, salons, barber shops, grocery stores, offices, and pharmacies shall require all employees to wear masks while engaging with the public
5 – any person who is unable to safely wear a mast due to age, underlying health condition, or is unable to remove the mask without assistance from another person is exempt from the ordinance
6 – masks are not required in a personal vehicle, a person is alone in an enclosed space or only with other household members, during outdoor physical activity (i.e. walking) with proper social distancing, organized athletic events for participants, while eating, while drinking or while smoking.
Officers will respond to all dispatched calls and ask complainants and offenders to voluntary comply with wearing a mask. We will not be issuing citations.
1 – face coverings are required in public when social distancing is not possible
2 – the ordinance is effective July 14th thru August 24th
3 – all persons entering a commercial establishment must wear a mask (except for religious organizations)
4 – all restaurants, retail stores, salons, barber shops, grocery stores, offices, and pharmacies shall require all employees to wear masks while engaging with the public
5 – any person who is unable to safely wear a mast due to age, underlying health condition, or is unable to remove the mask without assistance from another person is exempt from the ordinance
6 – masks are not required in a personal vehicle, a person is alone in an enclosed space or only with other household members, during outdoor physical activity (i.e. walking) with proper social distancing, organized athletic events for participants, while eating, while drinking or while smoking.
Officers will respond to all dispatched calls and ask complainants and offenders to voluntary comply with wearing a mask. We will not be issuing citations.
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