Montana sheriffs say they cannot enforce Governor’s face mask order
July 21, 2020
Thirty-eight Montana sheriffs signed a joint opinion editorial letter on July 17th basically saying they cannot enforce the Governor’s statewide face covering mandate. It appeared as a guest column on the Gallatin Sheriff’s Office Facebook page. The letter included the signature of Lincoln County Sheriff Darren Short. It said in part, "The statewide face covering mandate is a public health directive. "The directive is not a mandate for law enforcement to issue citations and arrest violators." The letter urged people to take personal responsibility and make public health safety decisions based on peoples own personal circumstances and exposure to and interaction with vulnerable populations.
Related Links: https://www.facebook.com/gallatincountysheriffsoffice/ Gallatin Sheriff’s Office Facebook page Montana Sheriffs: Mask Mandate Is Not Enforceable KBUL Newst
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