I’m not sure whether the face covering bylaw applies in my circumstances. What is considered a public premises in the bylaw?

The city’s bylaw requires face coverings in all or any part of a building, structure or other enclosed area where the public has the right to access or an express or implied invitation to access. Examples of places where an invitation is implied include retail and grocery stores, restaurants, and banks.

The face covering requirement does not apply to places where membership or enrolment is needed to enter, though it does apply in common areas the public could access, e.g., lobbies or waiting rooms. For example, face coverings would not be required in the workout area of a members-only gym, however, they would be required by customers at the front counter.


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1. Does the bylaw apply to churches and other places of worship? Is the pastor, leader or other speaker required to wear a mask when speaking?
2. Is it constitutional to make face coverings mandatory in public places, including private businesses?
3. Public health is a provincial responsibility. Why is the city making face coverings mandatory to wear in business places?
4. Am I required to wear a face covering if I have a medical condition or disability?
5. Will I be required to disclose my medical condition if I can’t wear a face covering?
6. As a business owner, am I expected to enforce the bylaw if one of my customers refuses to wear a face covering?
7. Why does the bylaw exempt city staff from wearing face coverings at work?
8. Why are people not required to wear a face covering when they are participating in physical or fitness activity?
9. Does the face covering requirement apply to child minding services, such as those offered by churches, community organizations, and recreation centres in Beaumont?
10. I’m not sure whether the face covering bylaw applies in my circumstances. What is considered a public premises in the bylaw?