HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-OR-22 ORDINANCE NO. 81-OR-~.
An Ordinance Declaring Masking in Public
Disorderly Conduct.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE coMMoN coUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE
IN THE STATE OF INDIANA:
Section One
It shall be unlawful for any person within the corporate
limits of the City of Jeffersonville to violate the following section
of this ordinance.
Any person over
Section Two
fourteen years of age who
shall assume a
mask, false face, oover or partial cover, or other apparel with
intent to conceal his identity or counterfeit another, or with
the intent to prevent disclosure or recognition, in any public
street or other public place;
Section Two-A
The following are exempted from the provisions of Section Two
of this Ordinance.
(1) Any person
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
under fourteen years of age;
Any person wearing traditional holiday costumes in
season;
Any person using masks in theatrical productions
including use in mardi gras celebrations and
masquerade balls;
Any person lawfully engaged in trades or employment
or in a sporting activity where a mask or facial
covering is worn for the purpose of ensuring the
physical safety of the wearer, or because of the nature
of the occupation, trade or professional or sporting
activity;
Any person wearing a gas mask in drills, exercises or
emergencies;
Section Three
Any person violating section two hereof may be charged with
the offense of Disorderly Conduct and upon conviction thereof
may be found guilty of disorderly conduct and shall be fined not
less than $35.00 nor more than $!00.00 or imprisoned not exceeding
50 days or both.
Section Four
This ordinance shall become effective upon its passage and
approval and publication as required by Statute.
Passed and adopted by the Common Council this ~ day of
of Jeffersonville this
Presented by me as Clerk-Treasurer to the Mayor of the City