West Hollywood Sheriff’s Station To Start Citing People Not Wearing Face Coverings
Written by Sunlight Radio America on July 3, 2020
WEST HOLLYWOOD (CBSLA) — The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department West Hollywood Station said Wednesday it would start citing people for not wearing face coverings.
The department said it took the step after receiving a number of complaints about people not wearing face coverings in West Hollywood.
Update: The fine is $250 and a fee of $50 for a total of $300 for the first offense. pic.twitter.com/o6QE3fkucu
— LASD West Hollywood (@WHDLASD) July 2, 2020
According to the statement, deputies have been educating people on the importance of face coverings since the first public health order and would start issuing the $250 citations this month following Gov. Gavin Newsom’s June 18 order requiring them statewide.
The second offense will come with a $1,000 fine, the third a $2,000 fine. If caught a fourth time without a mask, the person will be hit with a $5,000 fine.
Each of the non-criminal administrative citations also come with a $50 processing fee.
Source: CBS
