TITLE XIII:  GENERAL OFFENSES

                                    Chapter

                                                          130.        GENERAL REGULATIONS

CHAPTER 130:  GENERAL REGULATIONS

Section

       130.01   Wearing of masks, hoods or face coverings in public places

§ 130.01  WEARING OF MASKS, HOODS OR FACE COVERINGS IN PUBLIC PLACES.

       (A)  Definitions.  For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

               MASK, HOOD OR FACE COVERING.  Any device that covers or conceals any portion of a person’s face so as to conceal the identity of the wearer.

               PUBLIC PLACE.  All walks, alleys, boulevards, avenues, lanes, roads, highways or other ways or thoroughfares dedicated to public use or owned or maintained by a public authority, all grounds and buildings owned, leased by, operated or maintained by public authority, all buildings owned, leased or operated for the use of organizations enjoying all tax-exempt privileges as a charitable use.

       (B)  Wearing of masks, hoods or face coverings in public places.  Except as otherwise provided herein, no person, whether in a motor vehicle or otherwise, while wearing a mask, hood, or face covering as defined above, shall enter, remain or appear in any public place in Shelby County, Kentucky.

       (C)  Exemptions.  The provisions of this section do not apply to any person:

               (1)   Under 16 years of age;

               (2)   Wearing a traditional holiday costume in season;

               (3)   Engaged in a trade or employment where a mask, hood or face covering is worn for the purpose of ensuring the physical safety of the wearer;

               (4)   Using a mask, hood or face covering in theatrical productions, including use in Mardi Gras celebrations or similar masquerade balls;

               (5)   Wearing a mask, hood or face covering prescribed for civil defense drills, exercises or emergencies; or

               (6)   Wearing a mask, hood or face covering for the sole purpose of protection from the elements or while participating in a sporting event.

       (D)  Penalty.  Any person who violates the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined not more than $250 and/or imprisoned in the county jail for a period not to exceed 90 days.

(Ord. 06-28-08, passed 6-28-2005)