Moonglow
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Mandate- In politics, a mandate is the authority granted by a constituency to act as its representative. The concept of a government having a legitimate mandate to govern via the fair winning of a democratic election is a central idea of representative democracyHere's a link: North Dakota governor announces statewide mask mandate as coronavirus cases surge
Here's the essence of it: "Masks must be worn inside businesses, indoor public spaces and in outside public spaces when social distancing is impossible..."
No mandate needed. Perfectly reasonable.