Philly 's unusual ban..?(crims - just stick to your c0vid...

Philly 's unusual ban..?
(crims - just stick to your c0vid mask(


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Even as temperatures dip with winter just around the corner, the wearing of a ski mask throughout much of Philadelphia is now punishable by a $250 fine.

That's because, on Thursday, during City Council's last scheduled meeting of the year, Mayor Jim Kenney returnedbill number 230510unsigned.

By taking no action to veto the bill, it becomes law, which, as noted in the legislation, takes effect immediately.

The move bans the wearing of ski masks throughout Philadelphia in places such as schools, day cares, rec centers, parks, inside city-owned buildings and on public transportation.

Last month,when City Council approved the ban, there was much discussion on the intent of the bill and which members of the community might be the most impacted by the ban.

Supporters of the bill, like at large councilmember Isaiah Thomas, said that the masks are too often used in criminal activity to be permitted to be worn without some sort of legislative action.