Robin Harper -- LNN

By Connor Gunn

Fake mask exemption cards being sold in Lethbridge

Sep 4, 2020 | 6:57 AM

LETHBRIDGE, AB– The City of Lethbridge is warning citizens to be aware of fake “Mask Exemption Cards” being sold online and on Facebook.

As it stands there is no card to tell someone why they would be an exemption to the bylaw.

The city says that if someone asks you if you are an exemption to the bylaw, the person only has to provide verbal proof explaining why they may be exempt.

Businesses must post a sign about Bylaw 6239, but they also may have additional policies in place beyond the City’s bylaw.

The bylaw is the minimum requirement and businesses may choose to implement additional measures to protect their staff and customers.

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City officials say the fake cards going around have sturred up some conversation about the honesty of individuals that are “exempt.”

“We’re relying on people’s honesty really to follow the intent and the spirit of the bylaw and to state that verbally if they are asked.” Says General Manager, Recreation & Culture, Robin Harper.

The city says if you see an ad about someone selling the fake exemption cards, do not buy them.