New Yorkers, the law does NOT require you to wear masks outside, unless you are unable to "maintain social distancing"

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Apr 25, 2020, 1:12:31 PM4/25/20

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The next time you're outside somewhere in New York State, and there's nobody

near you, but some eager snitch, or over-zealous cop, demands that you put on

your mask, tell them you're obeying the governor's order.

MCM

From Guy Vantresca:

Here is the Executive Order. It requires that masks be worn outside, only when social

distancing is not possible. The masks is not required by law, unless you're in some

crowded place.

They are required in stores, and on subways and buses. (I've taken public transportation,

wearing the mask when entering, but taking it off when there are only two or three

other people there.)

E X E C U T I V E O R D E R (202.17)

Continuing Temporary Suspension and Modification of Laws Relating to the Disaster Emergency

The relevant section:

Effective at 8 p.m. on Friday, April 17, 2020 any individual who is over age two and able to

medically tolerate a face-covering shall be required to cover their nose and mouth with a

mask or cloth face-covering when in a public place and unable to maintain, or when not