Wednesday, January 13, 2021

IN THE NEWS IN CASE YOU MISSED IT--CROTON ON HUDSON BOARD/OFFICIALS WANT THOUSAND DOLLAR FINE FOR NON-MASK LAW COMPLIANCE, DISOBEDIENCE...BUT DON'T WORRY...1/19 PUBLIC HEARING

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CROTON ON HUDSON BOARD/OFFICIALS WANT THOUSAND DOLLAR FINE FOR NON-MASK COMPLIANCE... Croton-on-Hudson Officials Propose Increasing Mask Law Fine to $1,000. Here’s the Latest 

Proposed amendments to the measure would include requiring individuals playing sports, participating in fitness classes or recreational activities to wear a mask. Police officers, fire fighters, ambulance personnel and other first responders engaged in public safety situations would fall under the same mandate.

Both are currently exempt from the law. Furthermore, those found violating the law would be subject to a maximum fine of $1,000 for each infraction.

Currently, the Croton-on-Hudson Police Department is responsible for enforcing the law, with violators subject to an up to $100 penalty for the first violation, and an up to $250 fine for any subsequent violations occurring within a one-year period.

The change comes after state health officials reviewed Croton’s law and determined that it needs to replicate the executive order Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued last year imploring folks to wear face masks or coverings. The village doesn’t technically need to have an independent law with Cuomo’s order in place, but if it does, enforcement measures shouldn’t differ from the state, officials said.

Mayor Brian Pugh said it benefits the village to have its own law with specific regulations and fines authorized. MORE AT https://www.theexaminernews.com/could-you-get-fined-1000-for-not-wearing-a-face-mask-in-croton-on-hudson-heres-the-latest/

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