{"id":15373,"date":"2020-06-24T15:50:44","date_gmt":"2020-06-24T10:50:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/?p=15373"},"modified":"2020-06-25T14:58:52","modified_gmt":"2020-06-25T09:58:52","slug":"businesses-can-be-fined-up-to-500-for-each-violation-of-the-order","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/archives\/15373","title":{"rendered":"Citizens can be fined up to $500 for each violation of the County order."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A new order went into effect on Saturday requiring businesses and people across Dallas County wear a face covering.<\/p>\n<p>The Dallas County Commissioners Court held an emergency session Friday morning to vote on adding the mandate to the existing county-wide mask policy.<\/p>\n<p>Commissioners passed the ordinance 3-2, with Judge Clay Jenkins, Dr. Theresa Daniel, and Dr. Elba Garcia voting in favor of the proposal. J.J. Koch and John Wiley Price voted against it.<\/p>\n<p>What is considered a face covering?<\/p>\n<p>A face covering can include homemade masks, scarfs, bandanas or a handkerchief, as well as a traditional mask.<\/p>\n<p>What does it have to cover?<\/p>\n<p>The face covering must cover your nose and mouth.<\/p>\n<p>Who has to wear one, and when do you need to wear it?<\/p>\n<p>Anyone 10 years or older has to wear a face covering when they are in a public place &#8220;where it is difficult to keep six feet away from other people or working in areas that involve close proximity with other coworkers.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>When don&#8217;t you need to wear a mask?<\/p>\n<p>People don&#8217;t need to wear face coverings when:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>They&#8217;re exercising or &#8220;engaging in physical activity&#8221; while outside<\/li>\n<li>Driving alone or with other people they live with<\/li>\n<li>While pumping gas or using outdoor equipment<\/li>\n<li>If they&#8217;re in a building or venue that requires security surveillance or screening, like a bank<\/li>\n<li>When eating or drinking<\/li>\n<li>If wearing a mask poses a greater safety, security or mental or physical health risk<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>What do businesses have to do under the order?<\/p>\n<p>Any commercial entity in the county that directly services the public has to develop a &#8220;health and safety policy&#8221; that includes requiring anyone inside the business&#8217; facilities wear a face covering when in close proximity to other people or six feet of separation is not possible.<\/p>\n<p>Businesses can also add other measures like temperature checks or health screenings to their policy, which they must post in a &#8220;conspicuous location&#8221; to make sure people know about their policy.<\/p>\n<p>Can you be fined for not wearing a mask?<\/p>\n<p>Businesses can be fined up to $500 for each violation of the order if they do not &#8220;develop and implement&#8221; a health and safety policy within five days of when the order went into effect. The order technically went into effect on June 19, at 11:59 p.m., so businesses will need to have their policies in place no later than Wednesday, June 24.<\/p>\n<p>How long does the order last?<\/p>\n<p>The order is in effect until 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 4. It could, however, be extended, modified or ended early by Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A new order went into effect on Saturday requiring businesses and people across Dallas County wear a face covering. The Dallas County Commissioners Court held an emergency session Friday morning to vote on adding the mandate to the existing county-wide mask policy. 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