The Republican-controlled county on Long Island, New York, passed a bill Monday that makes it a misdemeanor for individuals 16 and up to wear face masks in public spaces.
The law also allows private businesses to ban people from wearing masks in their establishments. The “Mask Transparency Act” passed the Nassau County Legislature, with 12 Republicans voting in favor and all seven Democrats abstaining, according to Daily Voice.
Violators could potentially be subject to a year in jail and/or a $1,000 fine, although the bill does provide exceptions for religious or health reasons. The validity of these exceptions will be determined by police, Daily Voice reported.
