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South Carolina
These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on August 4, 2020.
For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in South Carolina, we recommend that you visit the Governor's Executive Orders, the Department of Commerce website or the Department of Health and Environment Control's COVID-19 resources.
Description of Program and Relief
Emergency Requirements Regarding Face Coverings
Pursuant to the Governor’s Executive Order 2020-50, counties and municipalities are urged to enact or implement appropriate and narrowly tailored emergency ordinances or other orders or measures requiring individuals to wear a face covering in public settings where they are, will be or reasonably could come into close proximity with others who are not members of the same household, and where maintaining a distance of six (6) feet required for effective “social distancing” will not be feasible. Face coverings are defined as a covering of the nose and mouth, secured to the head with ties, straps or loops over the ears or otherwise wrapped around the lower face, which can be made of natural or synthetic fabrics and can be handmade or improvised from other items.
The Governor’s Order has also required that, effective 5:00 p.m., August 3, 2020,l individuals will be required to wear a face covering in state government offices, buildings, and facilities, except for the following persons or groups of persons, who are not required to wear a face covering in state government offices, buildings and facilities:
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A child who is two (2) years old or younger or a child whose parent, guardian, or responsible adult has been unable to place the Face Covering safely on the child’s face.
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A person who is seeking to communicate with someone who is hearing impaired in a manner that requires the mouth to be visible.
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A person with a physical, mental, or behavioral health condition or disability (including, but not limited to, any person who has trouble breathing, or is unconscious or incapacitated, or is otherwise unable to put on or remove a Face Covering without assistance) that prevents wearing a Face Covering, provided that a non-employee or visitor who represents that they cannot wear a Face Covering for one or more of these reasons should not be required to produce documentation or any other form of proof of such a condition.
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A person who is actively engaged in eating or drinking or obtaining a service that requires access to or visibility of the face.
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A person who is engaging in strenuous exercise or physical activity.
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A person who is operating or occupying a vehicle alone or with other persons who are members of the same household.
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A person who is voting or assisting with the administration of an election, although wearing a Face Covering is strongly encouraged.
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A person who must remove a Face Covering for purposes of identification or security screening or surveillance.
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A person who is incarcerated in a correctional institution or short-term detention facility, which shall be governed by the rules and regulations of the applicable agency, institution, or facility.
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A person for whom wearing a Face Covering would create a risk to the health or safety of the person due to their occupation, job function, or work assignment where wearing a Face Covering would be inconsistent with industry safety standards or protocols or federal, state, or local regulations or guidelines.
The South Carolina Department of Administration has been authorized to provide or issue any necessary and appropriate additional guidance, rules, regulations, or restrictions regarding the face covering order.
The Governor’s Order does not apply to buildings or structures that are occupied or controlled by agencies, departments, officials, or employees of the Legislative or Judicial Branches of South Carolina, which shall be governed by their respective orders, rules, or regulations.
Government or Lead Agency
South Carolina Department of Administration/South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control
Dates Available
The Governor’s emergency requirements regarding face coverings is effective from 5:00 p.m., August 3, 2020 until the end of the State of Emergency, unless otherwise modified, amended, extended or rescinded by subsequent Executive Order
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