CT $$$ Fines for Not Wearing Masks: What you need to know.
Gov. Ned Lamont made the announcement during a briefing on Monday.
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The specific parameters were not yet defined.
As of Monday, the state stuck to the limits of 25 people indoor and 100 outdoor.
The limits do not apply to restaurants or businesses. It is unclear at this time if they apply to churches.
There was already an executive order in place for violating mask rules, but it was a misdemeanor which could have included an arrest.
The governor’s team said no one was really enforcing it with any strict consequences, so that’s why they’re shifting to the fine.
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Gatherings: The current rules for gatherings, which went into effect on July 3, 2020 and will remain in effect until further notice, is as follows:
- Indoor private gatherings – 25 people
- Outdoor private gatherings – 100 people, one time exception for graduations at 150 people
- Outdoor organized gatherings (e.g. fireworks, concerts in municipal parks) – 15 feet of space blanket to blanket, cap of 500 people. Event organizer responsible for compliance with guidance.
- Outdoor event venues (e.g. amphitheaters, race tracks) – 25% of fire capacity and distancing
- Fairs, festivals, and carnivals– up to 25% of last years attendance
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