Statewide mask order now in effect -
You can still ask customers to briefly remove for identification
Colorado Governor Jared Polis yesterday issued an executive order requiring the use of masks in all public spaces for the next 30 days, following an uptick in COVID-19 cases in the state.
"We have learned that widespread mask use is a low cost and highly effective way to reduce the spread of COVID-19 infections by as much as 65%. Broad adoption of mask wearing in Colorado may have significant economic benefits by allowing the State to prevent re-closures of businesses and schools and, ultimately, return to our normal lives more quickly. A recent study from Goldman Sachs concluded that a federal mask mandate could save the U.S. economy from taking a 5% hit to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). At this time, thirty-nine Colorado counties and municipalities already have mandatory mask orders in place."
The order for wearing a face mask applies to everyone in the state who is age 11 and older whenever they’re anywhere in public and indoors. People who have medical conditions or disabilities that prevent them from wearing face masks are exempt.
Further, a number of exemptions are listed in the order for individuals performing certain activities, including, "Individuals who enter a business or receive services and are asked to temporarily remove a face covering for identification purposes."
CBA visited with the Governor's office in advance of the order and worked to ensure banks would be permitted to have customers briefly remove a mask to be identified. We also raised the concern of a potential increase in bank robberies, that bankers have shared with us.
