Originally Posted by Out back
Originally Posted by wmd
Just wondering ... all you guys saying it is illegal what are you basing your belief on?

13A-11-9 state of Alabama law says its illegal to wear a face mask in public places.
The governor has no authority to change a law, or order anyone to break the law.


I'm not a lawyer and I may have weak googling skills ...
But, apparently during a declared state public health emergency Alabama Code "appears" to say otherwise.


31‐9‐13. Orders, rules, and regulations of Governor ‐‐ Effect; distribution.
All orders, rules, and regulations promulgated by the Governor as authorized by this article shall have the full
force and effect of law when a copy thereof is filed in the office of the Secretary of State. All existing laws,
ordinances, rules, and regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this article or of any order,
rule, or regulation issued under the authority of this article, shall be suspended during the period of time and to
the extent that such inconsistency exists.


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