Md. Comptroller Franchot announces reinstatement of mask mandate at agency offices statewide

ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Comptroller Peter Franchot announced on Thursday that in an ongoing effort to protect employees and taxpayers from the pandemic, a mask mandate will go back into effect in indoor public areas and gathering spaces effective today, October 7th.

We’re told this requirement applies to those who work and conduct business in the Louis L. Goldstein Treasury Building, the Revenue Administration Building, the Annapolis Data Center, the Comptroller’s Baltimore Office, regional branch offices, satellite offices, and the Motor Fuel Laboratory.

Public areas and gathering spaces including the Comptroller’s Assembly Room, hallways, restrooms, and shared office spaces. Mask-wearing will be optional in private office spaces occupied by a single, vaccinated individual.

Earlier this week, the Comptroller’s Office’s 12 agency branch offices returned to appointment-only visits to keep the public and employees safe.

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