Santa Monica announces new fines up to $500 for not wearing a face covering… WA stores ordered to require masks

WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (KABC) — Authorities in Santa Monica and West Hollywood have announced new fines and other enforcement measures to crack down on people who don’t wear face coverings in public.

Santa Monica amended its emergency declaration to authorize fines of $100, $250 or $500 for people who refuse to wear face coverings where required. Businesses that violate health protocols can face fines of $500, $750 or $1,000.

Businesses are also authorized to refuse service to any individual who does not wear a face covering or who fails to comply with social distancing.

“As public health experts have shared widely this week, we are in a dangerous period with dramatic increases in cases and hospitalizations,” said Interim City Manager Lane Dilg. “Face coverings are essential”

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