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Old Feb 3, 2021, 6:31 pm
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Originally Posted by UVU Wolverine
Correct, and it has the same potential consequences as a law, however it is not a law but an executive order and should be called as such since the way each created is vastly different (why have two different terms for the same thing then?). But that’s OMNI stuff. Anyways, that explains the neck gaitor ban and I appreciate the information.
Nope.

CDC has the authority under law enacted by Congress and signed by the President to order safety measures such as this mask requirement. It did so. The fact that it did so because it was ordered to do so by the President has nothing to do with the underlying authority.

All of this is clearly stated in the CDC's Order, including citations to the specific laws authorizing it to act.

Not necessary to over-complicate this. Violation is a crime and a civil violation.
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