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ORDINANCE NO. 2020-009 F. Persons working in a business or profession where use of a face covering would prevent them from performing the duties of the business or profession; G. Persons exercising, while maintaining social distancing; H. Persons eating or drinking; I. Public safety, fire and other life safety and health care personnel, as their personal protective equipment requirements will be governed by their respective agencies; or J. The requirement shall not apply when a person who is hearing-impaired needs to see the mouth of someone wearing a face covering in order to communicate. Section 3. Penalties and Enforcement. 1) It is the intent of this Ordinance to seek voluntary compliance with the provisions contained herein and to educate and warn of the dangers of noncompliance. A violation of this Ordinance is a noncriminal, civil infraction. A violation of this Ordinance does not authorize the search or arrest of an individual. Indian River County Code Inspectors and Indian River County law enforcement officers are designated to enforce this Ordinance and are authorized to issue a citation if he or she has reasonable cause to believe that a person has committed an act in violation of this Ordinance. Prior to the issuance of a citation, the individual or business will be asked to comply with the Ordinance or be able to explain how an exception in Section 2 applies to them. Failure to comply with the requirements of this Ordinance presents a serious threat to the public health, safety, and welfare, and a citation may be issued for such a violation after the inquiry referenced above. Any individual may contest a citation in county court and the maximum civil penalty shall not exceed $500. 2) The penalty for a violation of this Emergency Ordinance, if uncontested, is. a) For a first offense, a warning. b) For a second offense, a fine of $25.00. c) For a third and each subsequent offense, a fine of $50.00. d) All other remedies available at law or equity, including injunction, but excluding incarceration, remain available to the County, even after issuance of a citation. Section 4. Geographic Applicability. This Ordinance shall apply throughout the unincorporated areas of Indian River County and in County buildings and facilities in the incorporated areas of Indian River County.