Mills issues order requiring operators of indoor public spaces to deny entry to people without face coverings
The executive order also clarifies that claiming a medical exemption is not an excuse to enter or remain in an establishment without a face covering. Author: Griffin Stockford (NEWS CENTER Maine) Published: 2:30 PM EST December 11, 2020 Updated: 7:42 AM EST December 12, 2020
AUGUSTA, Maine
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With widespread community transmission and increased COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in Maine, Gov. Janet Mills on Friday signed an executive order that simplifies and strengthens the enforcement of the State’s face covering requirement. Moving forward, owners and operators of all indoor public spaces – regardless of the type of entity or size – must not allow those who refuse to wear a face covering to enter or remain in their venue. Previous executive orders had requ