Subd. 2. Face coverings required. (a) An individual who is age five or older must wear

2.10 a face covering when the individual is:

2.11 (1) indoors at a business or public setting;

2.12 (2) waiting outdoors to enter an indoor business or indoor public setting;

2.13 (3) riding on public transportation, in a school transportation vehicle, in a ride-sharing

2.14 vehicle, or in a vehicle being used for a business purpose;

2.15 (4) outdoors when it is not possible to maintain social distancing from others who are

2.16 not members of the individual's household; or

2.17 (5) in a common area of a multi-unit dwelling.

2.18 (b) A face covering must be worn in a manner that completely coversthe wearer's mouth

2.19 and nose. An acceptable face covering includes a paper or disposable mask, cloth face mask,

2.20 scarf, bandana, neck gaiter, or religiousface covering. The following items are not acceptable

2.21 face coverings: a mask that incorporates a valve to facilitate easy exhaling; mesh mask; or

2.22 mask with openings, holes, visible gaps in the design or material, or vents.

2.23 Subd. 3. Face coverings not required. An individual is not required to wear a face

2.24 covering if the individual:

2.25 (1) has a medical condition, m

Subd. 4. Temporary removal of face covering permitted. An individual otherwise

3.11 required to wear a face covering undersubdivision 2 may temporarily remove the individual's

3.12 face covering when the individual:

3.13 (1) is testifying, speaking, performing, or playing a musical instrument, provided the

3.14 individual maintains social distancing from others who are not part of the individual's

3.15 household;

3.16 (2) is an athlete participating in a higher education institution sport or professional sport

3.17 and where the level of exertion makes it difficult to wear a face covering;

3.18 (3) is participating in an activity, such as swimming or showering, in which the face

3.19 covering will get wet;

3.20 (4) is eating or drinking, provided the individual maintains social distancing from others

3.21 who are not members of the individual's party;

mn leg bill cont…

Sec. 4. EXPIRATION OF FACE COVERING REQUIREMENTS.

6.28 (a) Sections 1 to 3 shall expire upon the issuance by the federal Centers for Disease

6.29 Control and Prevention of guidance on measures to prevent COVID-19 transmission that

6.30 does not include a recommendation to wear a face covering to prevent COVID-19

6.31 transmission

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