The Indian River County No. 2020-009 regarding Mandate face covering requirements and exceptions, penalties and enforcement have been extended to November 17, 2020
MEDIA RELEASE:
On Wednesday, July 15th, 2020, Indian River County's Board of County Commissioners approved a mask mandate for anyone entering or working inside of a county building. The ordinance reads as follows:
On Wednesday, July 15th, 2020, Indian River County's Board of County Commissioners approved a mask mandate for anyone entering or working inside of a county building. The ordinance reads as follows:
1. All persons working in restaurants, grocery stores, food service, salons, gyms, any retail establishments, or businesses open to the public or any other indoor facility visited by the public shall wear face coverings.
2. All persons entering an indoor County facility including, but not limited to; the County Administration Building, libraries, iG center, fire rescue stations, etc. shall wear face coverings.
3. All persons utilizing public transit and transportation in Indian River County shall wear face coverings.
4. All other persons physically present in any public place in Indian River County are strongly encouraged to wear face coverings.
5. A face covering includes any covering which snugly covers the nose and mouth, whether store bought or homemade, and which is secured in place. Persons who wear masks should review the CDC and Florida Department of Health guidelines regarding properly and safely applying, removing, and cleaning masks.
6. EXCEPTIONS: A face covering shall not be required for the following persons:
The penalties for this emergency ordinance, if uncontested, is:
You can read more about the county ordinance here: