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1. Which places are included in the Order?

The mandate includes all businesses that are open to the public. This includes grocery stores, retail stores, pharmacies, health care facilities, restaurants, and bars, hotels, and motels (excluding the rented room or suite), gyms and similar facilities.

2. Which places are not included?

The ordinance only applies indoors, and to buildings open to everyone.  Churches and religious facilities, open air venue like stadiums and concert facilities, and work facilities that are not open to the public are excluded from the order.  

3. Are there other exemptions?

Yes. These include:

• People who cannot wear a mask due to medical conditions, mental health conditions, & developmental disabilities
• Children under 6 years of age
• Restaurant and bar patrons while eating or drinking
• Settings where it is not practicable, like receiving dental services or swimming
• While actively exercising if 6 feet of distance can be maintained

4. Do I have to wear a mask if I’m vaccinated?

Yes. The mask order applies to everyone in Dayton, vaccinated or not.

5. When does it take effect?

The Order was signed by Mayor Nan Whaley on Wednesday, September 15 and took effect immediately.

6. What do I do if I witness someone violating the order?

Let a manager or supervisor know so they can evaluate the situation. DO NOT confront someone for not wearing a mask. DO NOT call Public Health.

7. How will it be enforced?

Dayton Police will enforce this Order. Violators are subject to a civil penalty in the amount of $85.

8. Are people required to wear masks at indoor weddings?

Churches, synagogues, mosques and other religious facilities are excluded from the ordinance. Weddings conducted at City Hall or inside other public buildings would require masks.

9. Are people required to wear masks at wedding receptions?

Indoor private wedding receptions in a rented hall are not covered by the mask ordinance.

10. Are people required to wear masks at a barber shop or salon?

Individuals would be required to wear masks inside a barber shop or salon. The only possible exception would be for an individual that is having a service performed where it would not be practicable to wear a mask, such as a shave.

11. Are performers on a theater stage required to wear a mask?

So long as the theater performers are on a stage that is not accessible to the public they are not required to wear masks. The audience, however, would be required to wear masks.