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Section 2. The requirement to wear a face covering does not apply when: a) the individual is under the age of 10; b) a medical condition, including those with respiratory conditions that restrict breathing, mental health conditions, or disability contraindicates the wearing of a facial covering; c) the individual is communicating or seeking to communicate with someone who is hearing -impaired or has another disability, where the ability to see the mouth is essential for communication; d) the individual is alone or in an enclosed space, such as an office, and which space is not intended for use or access to the public; e) the individual is actively engaged in exercise in a gym or indoor facility so long as six or more feet of separation between individuals exists; f) the individual is actively participating in athletic practice, scrimmage, or competition that is permitted under an Ohio Department of Health Order; g) the individual is actively engaged in a public safety activity, inducing but not limited to law enforcement, firefighters or emergency medical personnel; h) the individual is seated and actively consuming food or beverages in a restaurant or bar; i) facial coverings are prohibited by law or regulation; j) facial coverings are in violation of documented industry standards; k) facial coverings are in violation of a businesses documented safety policies; 1) individual is actively participating in broadcast communications; m) the individual is an officiant of a religious service. Schools that offer kindergarten through grade twelve instruction should follow the guidelines set forth by the Ohio Department of Education., and the Ohio Department of Health. Section 3. Nothing in this resolution is intended to interfere with the separation of powers under the Ohio Constitution. This resolution is not intended to supersede, supplant or preempt any order or law of a local jurisdiction that is more restrictive than this resolution. Section 4. Businesses and operations which have the onsite consumption of food, beer, wine and liquor must have their customers seated, with tables limited to no more than 10 persons and must maintain six foot social distancing for both employees and members of the public at all times or utilize barriers where possible, including but not limited to when customers are standing in line, following the orders of the Director of Health as applicable to that individual business. Restrictions on businesses and operations shall not apply to religious gatherings or health care facilities including but not limited to medical offices, emergency departments, and nursing homes. Section 5. A violation of this Resolution by an individual is a civil infraction. The Chief of Police and Lakewood Police Officers are hereby authorized to issue civil citations for a violation of this Resolution. Any person found in violation of this Resolution shall be subject to a civil penalty of $50.00 for each violation.