City of Sumter Requiring Facial Coverings – Effective July 3
Sumter, SC (April 20, 2021) - City Council unanimously approved a new resolution that recommends that individuals follow the requirements of retail, foodservice and other establishments concerning face coverings and social distancing, and that individuals, businesses and other establishments follow requirements, guidelines and recommendations of the Center for Disease Control, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, and Executive Orders of the Governor concerning use of face coverings and social distancing. A copy of the new ratified resolution can be found here.
Sumter, SC (March 16, 2021) - City Council approved an extension of the mandatory facial mask requirement, within city limits until April 16, 2021, unless further amended or repealed. Original ordinance can be found below. A copy of the ratified extension can be found here.
Sumter, SC (January 19, 2021) - City Council approved an extension of the mandatory facial mask requirement, within city limits until March 21, 2021, unless further amended or repealed. Original ordinance can be found below. A copy of the ratified extension can be found here.
Sumter, SC (December 1, 2020) - City Council approved an extension of the mandatory facial mask requirement, within city limits until January 31, 2021, unless further amended or repealed. Original ordinance can be found below. A copy of the ratified extension can be found here.
Sumter, SC (November 3, 2020) - City Council approved an extension of the mandatory facial mask requirement, within city limits until December 3, unless further amended or repealed. Original ordinance can be found below. A copy of the ratified extension can be found here.
Sumter, SC (October 6, 2020) - City Council approved an extension of the mandatory facial mask requirement, within the city limits until November 5, unless further amended or repealed. Original ordinance can be found below. For a copy of the extension, click here.
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Sumter, SC (September 1, 2020) - City Council approved an extension of the mandatory facial mask requirement, within the city limits until October 7, unless further amended or repealed. Original ordinance can be found below. For a copy of the extension, click here.
Sumter, SC (August 18, 2020) - City Council approved an extension of the mandatory facial mask requirement, within the city limits until September 18, unless further amended or repealed.
Sumter, SC (July 22, 2020) - City Council approved an extension of the mandatory facial mask requirement, within the city limits until August 21, unless further amended or repealed.
SUMTER, S.C. (July 1, 2020) – The City of Sumter is requiring facial coverings to be worn by individuals in retail and foodservice establishments beginning July 3 due to the continued spread of COVID-19.
The requirement was approved by the Mayor and City Council to protect patrons, business owners and employees in the City of Sumter. “Businesses in our community are doing all they can to protect their employees and the public,” stated Mayor Joe McElveen. “It is our hope that this measure reinforces these efforts.”
Facial coverings will be required in any foodservice establishment that sells prepared food on a dine-in, delivery, carry-out, or drive through basis, and in any retail establishment that includes grocery stores, convenience stores, commercial stores, pharmacies, alcoholic beverage stores and laundromats. All customers are required to wear facial coverings while inside the enclosed area of these establishments. Staff in these establishments shall wear masks during interactions with the public and at all times when social/physical distancing with other staff are not possible.
Facial coverings will not be required in the following circumstances: outdoor areas of these establishments in which social/physical distancing may be observed, for people whose religious beliefs or medical condition prevent the wearing of a facial covering, for children under eight years old, for customers during the consumption of food, in private offices, and during compliance with law enforcement’s directions.
Any customer or employee of these establishments that is found in violation of this requirement shall be subject to a penalty of no more than $50.00. Each day of continuing violation shall be treated as a separate offense.
A full copy of the Emergency Ordinance enacting this requirement, including definitions, exemptions and expiration can be found on our website at www.sumtersc.gov.
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