On November 13, 2020, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Interim
Director of the Ohio Department of Health Lance Himes issued a new
director's order enhancing face covering requirements for
Ohio retailers, adding mandatory oversight obligations for
employers, and providing greater enforcement power for local health
departments and law enforcement.
The order applies to "retailers," defined as all
stores, retail businesses, or other enterprises in Ohio
"offering goods in person to the public," with some
notable exceptions. The new order expressly exempts the following
categories of businesses and the restrictions and obligations set
forth in prior industry-specific orders remain in place:
