Michigan's new mask rules reiterate that individuals are required to wear a mask whenever they are in an indoor public space, and it requires masks in outdoor crowded spaces where you cannot maintain social distancing.
A willful violation of the order is a misdemeanor subject to a $500 fine.
Please see below for an FAQ for regarding new requirements under
Executive Order 2020-147
.
Am I required to wear a mask when inside a store or restaurant?
Yes, with a few exceptions such as: children under five, those who cannot medically tolerate a face covering, those who are eating or drinking while seated at a food service establishment, etc. View additional exceptions in the
Executive Order
.
Can a restaurant or store deny me service for not wearing a mask?
Yes.
To protect workers, shoppers, and the community, no business that is open to the public may provide service to a customer or allow a customer to enter its premises, unless the customer is wearing a face covering as required by the order.
Who is regulating the mask requirement?
The ability to enforce the State's Executive Orders resides with the State Attorney General and County Prosecutor's Office.
What happens if someone in a store or restaurant refuses to wear a mask and will not leave when asked?
As stated above, businesses have the right to deny service and ask them to leave. If they refuse, the Birmingham Police Department may be called. Officers will respond and assist in obtaining voluntary compliance. It this is not achieved, officers will write up the violation and send it to the appropriate authorities for administration of the penalties under the Order.
