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The enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s rules for public spaces by prohibiting people from wearing ski masks or balaclavas in school buildings, recreation centers, daycares, parks, City-owned buildings, and public transportation. It also prohibits certain face coverings used to intimidate, threaten someone, or hide a person’s identity while committing unlawful activity, with fines of up to $2,000 for that conduct and $250 for violating the location-based ban; exceptions include religious purposes, certain jobs, theatrical productions, winter sports, holiday costumes, and lawful First Amendment activities.

Amending Chapter 10-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Public Spaces - Prohibited Conduct," by prohibiting certain facial coverings from being worn in certain spaces; under certain terms and conditions.