Face Covering Debate: It is an Executive Order Not a Law

September 4, 2020

Can the government legally enforce you to wear a mask? It is an executive order not a law. That’s right, it is not a law to wear a mask, it is an executive order and does not have the full weight of law.

A mask mandate via a governor executive order is NOT a law and is therefore not legally enforceable.

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Written By David C. Johnson

David C. Johnson honorably retired as a Lieutenant Colonel from the U.S. Marine Corps and takes special pride in caring for clients presently serving on active duty. He is a past president of the Thoroughgood Civic League and is active in various professional and civic associations throughout Hampton Roads.

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