§ 46-3. Wearing of masks in certain places prohibited; exceptions.

(a)

It shall be unlawful for any person 12 years of age or older while wearing any mask, hood or other device whereby a substantial portion of the face is hidden or covered so as to conceal the identity of the wearer, to be or appear in any public place, or upon any private property in the town without first having obtained from the owner or tenant thereof consent to do so in writing. However, the provisions of this section shall not apply to persons:

(1)

Wearing traditional holiday costumes;

(2)

Engaged in professions, trades, employment or other activities and wearing protective masks which are deemed necessary for the physical safety of the wearer or other persons;

(3)

Engaged in any bona fide theatrical production or masquerade ball; or

(4)

Wearing a mask, hood or other device for bona fide medical reasons upon the advice of a licensed physician or osteopath and carrying on his person an affidavit from the physician or osteopath specifying the medical necessity for wearing the device and the date on which the wearing of the device will no longer be necessary and providing a brief description of the device.

(b)

Persons aged 12 to 16 years who violate this section shall be guilty of a class 4 misdemeanor. All other persons who violate this section shall be guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor.

(Code 1960, § 12-2)

State Law reference— Prohibition of wearing of masks in certain places, exceptions, Code of Virginia, § 18.2-422.

(Code 1960, § 12-2)

State law reference

Prohibition of wearing of masks in certain places, exceptions, Code of Virginia, § 18.2-422.