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NJ A4453

Makes failure to wear mask upon entry into store or transportation publically available, with posted signage, a violation with fine during public emergency declared in Executive Order 103 of 2020 and future public health emergencies.


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Introduced
07/27/2020
In Committee
09/17/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022

Introduced Session

2020-2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill provides that during the public health emergency and state of emergency declared by the Governor in Executive Order 103 of 2020, a person commits a petty disorderly persons offense if, knowing that he is not licensed or privileged to do so, he enters or remains in a store or mercantile retail establishment as to which notice against trespass is given by signage that is visible and unobstructed which requires that any person entering the premises of a store or retail mercantile establishment must be wearing a mask is posted and a person does not wear a mask. A petty disorderly persons offense is punishable by up to 30 days imprisonment, a fine of up to $500, or both.

AI Summary

This bill establishes that during the public health emergency and state of emergency declared in Executive Order 103 of 2020, it is a violation for a person to enter or remain in a store or retail establishment that requires mask-wearing, if the person does not properly wear a mask covering their nose and mouth. The violation is subject to a fine of $50 to $500. The bill will expire upon the expiration of the state of emergency declared in Executive Order 103 of 2020.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Assembly Floor Amendment Passed (Johnson) (on 10/29/2020)

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