Users' questions

Do you have to wear a mask in Los Angeles?

Do you have to wear a mask in Los Angeles?

Firefighters and law enforcement officers from L.A. to Laguna Beach express their gratitude to healthcare workers for their efforts in fighting COVID-19. Los Angeles and the county first implemented the requirement for masks to be worn on visits to essential businesses last week.

Can you get fined for not wearing a mask?

“It is our hope it doesn’t get down an enforcement issue.” Villaneuva said he was not aware of her statement and that his department did not plan to cite people for not wearing masks at this time. These are some of the unusual new scenes across the Southland during the coronavirus outbreak.

Who is the City Atty for Los Angeles?

Los Angeles City Atty. Mike Feuer filed criminal charges against 10 businesses — including a massage parlor, smoke shop, carwash and print shop — saying they refused to shut down despite Garcetti’s order that such businesses do so.

Why do some people wear their own mask?

Villaneuva, wearing his own mask, said it is about people doing the right thing for others when they are heading out to essential businesses and are around others. Firefighters and law enforcement officers from L.A. to Laguna Beach express their gratitude to healthcare workers for their efforts in fighting COVID-19.

Is it illegal to wear a mask in California?

While wearing masks or disguises is not usually illegal, if someone wears a mask or disguise to avoid being detected by the police he or she could be charged with a criminal offense. Under California Penal Code Section 185 PC, it is unlawful to wear a mask or disguise in order to evade the police.

What’s the fine for wearing a mask in Compton CA?

A code enforcement officer could slap you with a $100 fine. In Compton, you’ll get a warning first, then a fine of $500 for a second offense.

Can a person wear a mask in public?

No person shall use or wear in any public place of any character whatsoever, or in any open place in view thereof, a hood or mask, or anything in the nature of either, or any facial disguise of any kind or description, calculated to conceal or hide the identity of the person or to prevent his being readily recognized.

What’s the fine for not wearing a face mask?

San Mateo County supervisors recently passed a fine of $100 for a first violation. “If you don’t wear your face mask, then you should be fined,” San Mateo County Supervisor David Canepa said in a press release. “If we want to return to normal and save lives then we must wear face masks, it’s that simple.