IRMO, S.C. — The town of Irmo has joined other Midlands towns with passing a facemask ordinance.
The council voted at Tuesday's meeting with a 3-2 vote to pass the 30-day ordinance.
The Mayor Walker spoke about how important it was to protect the citizens of the town.
The ordinance requires anyone in the town of Irmo to wear a face covering if they are entering a food or retail establishment.
The ordinance begins Tuesday and if violated the person could be fined $25.00 there is no fine for businesses.