a. It shall be unlawful for any person over twelve (12) years of age to assume a mask, false face, covering or partially covering the face, with intent to conceal his identity or counterfeit another, or with the intent to prevent disclosure or recognition in any public way or other public place.
b. This Section shall not apply to the following:
1. Any person wearing traditional holiday costumes in season;
2. Any person using masks for purposes of amusement, including use in circuses, theatrical productions, mardi gras celebrations or masquerade balls;
3. Any person lawfully engaged in trades or employment or an athletic activity where a mask or facial covering is worn for the purposes of ensuring the physical safety of the wearer, or because of the nature of the occupation, trade or athletic activity; and,
4. Any person wearing a gas mask in drills, exercises or emergencies.
(Ord. BG2016-42, 12/20/2016; Ord. BG2018-3, 1/16/2018)