From Knox County Sheriff Doug Vantlin:
Governor Eric Holcomb has mandated the use of masks in all public indoor spaces and outdoor spaces when social distancing is not possible. The governor’s statement says that failure to comply will be a crime, specifically a class B misdemeanor. A class B misdemeanor is punishable by up to 180 days in jail and a fine of up to $1000.
As your Sheriff I continue to encourage the use of masks whenever it is needed, but the Knox County Sheriff’s Office will not be enforcing or issuing citations for failure to comply with this order. Again, I encourage those at high risk or those unable to social distance themselves to continue wearing a mask while in public.
Please do not contact the Sheriff’s Office or the Knox County Central Dispatch regarding violations of this executive order. Instead, you may contact the Indiana State Department of Health with any concerns or complaints. If a disturbance or other issue were to develop, deputies would respond as always; however, we will not respond solely for the allegations of violation of the executive order. Please remember that any business organization may refuse entry or service to any individual who refuses to wear a mask.