Californians living in several key Golden State cities could incur hundreds of dollars in fines if they venture out in public without masks.
The fine in West Hollywood is $250 plus a $50 fee — and that’s just for the first offense.
In Santa Monica, residents could be fined $100 if they don’t wear a mask or comply with social distancing (or keeping at least six feet of distance from others). Second and third violations would result in $250 and $500 fines respectively, and businesses that break the mask or social distancing mandates could receive up to $1,000 in fines.
“Face coverings are essential,” Santa Monica’s Interim City Manager Lane Dilg said in a statement. “I encourage everyone to try different styles to find what works for you. But it is a critical time to save lives by wearing face coverings whenever we are outside of our homes and not gathering with people outside of our households.
