MCPHERSON, Kan. — A mandatory mask ordinance is in effect in McPherson.
The ordinance includes a $10 fine for anyone who violates it. The ordinance requires face coverings when anyone is inside any indoor public space where distancing of six feet at all times is not possible, in line and waiting to enter any indoor public space, obtaining services from the healthcare sector in settings, including but not limited to, a hospital, pharmacy, medical clinic, laboratory, physician or dental office, veterinary clinic, or blood bank, unless directed otherwise by an employee or healthcare provider, waiting for or riding on public transportation or while in a taxi, private car service, or ride-sharing vehicle and while outdoors in public spaces and unable to maintain six feet of distance between individuals (not including individuals who reside together) with only infrequent or incidental moments of closer proximity.
The standard exemptions for disabled persons and people eating or drinking in a restaurant, athletes, people in court and religious services apply. Face coverings are also not required while inside the McPherson Water Park, but they are required while in line to go in there. The ordinance is in effect until September 9.