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COV OVID-19 MANDAT ANDATOR ORY FA FACE CO CE COVERING G BY- LAW LAW

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PROVINCIAL ORDERS CITY BY-LAWS

EVENTS & GATHERINGS STAGE 2 CLOSURES RECREATIONAL AMENITIES PARKS BY-LAW PATIOS LITTERING BY-LAW

Face C e Coveri ering ng

◆ “Face Covering

Face Covering” means a mask or face covering (including a bandana or scarf) constructed of cloth, linen or other similar fabric that fits securely to the head and is large enough to completely and comfortably cover the mouth, nose and chin without gaping.

By By-law R Requi uiremen ents ts

◆ Every Person

Person shall wear a Face Covering before entering and while inside a Public Establishm ent, Mississauga Transit V ehicle, Taxi or Private V ehicle for Hire.

◆ No Operator

Operator shall perm it a Person to enter or to rem ain in a Public Establishm ent without a Face Covering.

Operato tors

“Operator Operator ” means a Person or organization who owns and/or has control over and/or directs, the operation of a Public Establishment, Mississauga Transit Vehicle, Taxi or Private Vehicle for Hire.

Operator Operator Requirements: Requirements:

• Not permit a Person to enter or to remain in a Public

Establishment or vehicle without a Face Covering.

• Develop a face covering policy to ensure by-law compliance.
• Provide a copy of the policy for inspection by an Officer upon

request.

• Post signage at all entrances that Persons are required to wear a

Face Covering in accordance with this By -law.

In Indoor P Publi lic E Esta tabli lishments ts

• Retail stores and

malls

• Restaurants
• Indoor sports & rec

facilities

• Places of worship,

except during religious rite or ceremony incompatible with face covering

• Personal care

services (hair and nail salons)

• Common areas of

hotels & motels, but not residential apartments/condos

• Libraries, museums

& galleries

• Event spaces
• concert venues,

theatres, cinemas, casinos and other entertainment establishments

• Open houses/ real

estate presentation centres

• Municipal buildings

EXEM EMPTIONS: : Loca cation

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• Day cares
• Schools & school buses
• Colleges/universities
• Federal /Provincial

buildings

• Go Transit Vehicles
• Day camps
• Community centres and

arenas used for registered programs

• Hospitals and offices of

regulated health professionals

EXEM EMPTIONS: : People/ e/Activities es

• Children 2 years or

younger

• People who can’t

wear mask for medical reasons or reason of disability

• Eating /drinking

when dining rooms re-open

• Staff while in
• ffices/back rooms
• r behind physical

barriers

• Facial services

(beard trimming) when permitted

• Persons engaged

in an athletic, fitness or aquatic activity

• While speaking in

court / before tribunals

• police, fire or

paramedics while responding to call Persons shall not be required to provide proof in order to meet any of the exemptions set out in the By-law.

Ap Approac ach

A Graduated Approach to Enforcement Primary Goal is to Educate and Achieve Voluntary Compliance

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Every Operator shall: Every Operator shall:

◆ Develop a face covering policy to ensure by-law compliance. ◆ Post signage that Persons are required to wear a Face Covering .

City Support to Business Operators will include:

• Face Covering Policy Development Guideline
• Webinars
• Downloadable Signage
• Business Specific FAQs

Policy D Development G t Gui uideli line

A Person who is not or refuses to wear a Face Covering shall identify if they are a Person who is exempt from wearing a Face Covering when asked by an Operator or Officer but Persons shall not be required to identify which exemption prevents them from wearing a Face Covering or provide proof in order to meet any of the exemptions set out in the By-law.

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Resou

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• https://web.mississauga.ca/city-of-mississauga-news/covid-19-

recovery/mandatory-face-covering-by-law/

• https://www.thefutureisunlimited.ca/covid-19/mandatory-face-covering-bylaw-

for-business/

• https://www.thefutureisunlimited.ca/covid-19/
• https://web.mississauga.ca/city-of-mississauga-news/covid-19-recovery/

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