(A) For the purposes of this section, the terms MASK and PUBLIC PLACE shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section:
MASK. Any mask, device or hood whereby any portion of the face is so hidden or covered as to conceal the identity of the wearer.
PUBLIC PLACE. Any street, highway, alley, sidewalk, walk, lane, boulevard or other way dedicated to public use or owned or maintained by public authority; and any ground or building owned, leased, maintained or operated by public authority.
(B) It shall be unlawful for any person to appear on or in any public place in the town while masked, except that this division shall not apply to:
(1) Children under the age of 13;
(2) Workers while engaged in a work wherein a covering is worn for physical safety and protection against occupational hazards, or because of the nature of the occupation, trade or profession;
(3) Persons while wearing traditional holiday costumes;
(4) Persons while engaged in theatrical productions or masquerade balls; and/or
(5) Persons while wearing gas masks prescribed in civil defense drills and exercises, or in emergencies.
(C) It shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly permit his or her minor child or ward to violate the provisions of this section.
(Prior Code, § 12-20) Penalty, see § 10.99