HALTON REGION - MASK BYLAW INFORMATION

ALL PERSONS ENTERING OR REMAINING IN THESE PREMISES SHALL WEAR A NON-MEDICAL MASK OR FACE COVERING WHICH COVERS THEIR NOSE, MOUTH AND CHIN AS REQUIRED UNDER THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF HALTON BY-LAW 47-20.

THE FOLLOWING PERSONS SHALL BE EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENT TO WEAR A NON-MEDICAL MASK / FACE COVERING IN ENCLOSED PUBLIC PLACES WITHIN HALTON REGION:

     i. the person is under the age of five (5) years old;

     ii. the person has an underlying medical condition where wearing a Non-Medical Mask or Face Covering would inhibit the person's ability to breathe in any way;

     iii. the person may experience a negative impact to their emotional well-being or mental health;

     iv. the person has a developmental disability which inhibits their ability to wear a Non-Medical Mask or Face Covering;

     v. the person has a disability whereby the wearing of a Non-Medical Mask or Face Covering would limit their ability to reasonably communicate with others or otherwise present a hardship for a person or persons assisting the individual;

     vi. the person is unable to place or remove a Non-Medical Mask or Face Covering without assistance;

     vii. persons temporarily removing their Non-Medical Mask / Face Covering when necessary for receiving services (such as having a meal), or while actively engaging in an athletic or fitness activity; and

     viii. employees and agents of the person responsible for the Public Place within an area designated for them and not for public access, or within or behind a physical barrier; in both instances where a physical distance of at least 2 metres can be maintained at all times between the patron(s) and the employee(s).

Please be respectful of the rights of individuals who are exempt from wearing a mask in conformity with the exemptions provided in the By-law.

To report an incident of noncompliance, contact the Halton Regional Police Service COVID19 Hotline: 905-825-4722.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS, PLEASE CALL 311