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<blockquote data-quote="Babagounj" data-source="post: 4430068" data-attributes="member: 12952"><a href="https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/490783-residents-in-texas-city-can-face-1000-fine-for-not-wearing-some-form-of" target="_blank">Residents in Texas city can face $1,000 fine for not wearing &#039;some form of covering over their nose and mouth&#039; after new motion</a>Under a motion passed by the city council in Laredo, Texas, earlier this week, residents in the town can now face a fine of up to $1,000 for not wearing some form of covering on their nose and mouth in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak.According to the <a href="https://www.lmtonline.com/local/article/Laredo-City-Council-mandates-anyone-who-goes-15170291.php" target="_blank">Laredo Morning Times</a>, council members passed the motion in a vote earlier this week. As part of the measure, all residents over the age of 5 are required to have their nose and mouth covered when entering public buildings, using public transportation and when pumping gas, the body said in a <a href="https://www.cityoflaredo.com/assets/corona-04-01-20_PR_col_takes_further_action_to_stop_spread_of_covid-19.pdf" target="_blank">notice detailing the motion</a>, which went into effect Thursday.Under the curfew, which lasts from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., residents “will be required to stay in their homes during this time and may only leave for essential trips and necessities.”“Those who must work during those hours will be exempt from this ordinance, but must show proof such as an I.D. or a letter from their employer. Laredo Police Officers will be enforcing this ordinance and may use their discretion,” the notice continues.Those who violate the order could face a fine of up to $1,000 or “confinement in jail for a period not exceeding 180 days,” the notice adds.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Babagounj, post: 4430068, member: 12952"] [URL="https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/490783-residents-in-texas-city-can-face-1000-fine-for-not-wearing-some-form-of"]Residents in Texas city can face $1,000 fine for not wearing 'some form of covering over their nose and mouth' after new motion[/URL] Under a motion passed by the city council in Laredo, Texas, earlier this week, residents in the town can now face a fine of up to $1,000 for not wearing some form of covering on their nose and mouth in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak. According to the [URL='https://www.lmtonline.com/local/article/Laredo-City-Council-mandates-anyone-who-goes-15170291.php']Laredo Morning Times[/URL], council members passed the motion in a vote earlier this week. As part of the measure, all residents over the age of 5 are required to have their nose and mouth covered when entering public buildings, using public transportation and when pumping gas, the body said in a [URL='https://www.cityoflaredo.com/assets/corona-04-01-20_PR_col_takes_further_action_to_stop_spread_of_covid-19.pdf']notice detailing the motion[/URL], which went into effect Thursday. Under the curfew, which lasts from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., residents “will be required to stay in their homes during this time and may only leave for essential trips and necessities.” “Those who must work during those hours will be exempt from this ordinance, but must show proof such as an I.D. or a letter from their employer. Laredo Police Officers will be enforcing this ordinance and may use their discretion,” the notice continues. Those who violate the order could face a fine of up to $1,000 or “confinement in jail for a period not exceeding 180 days,” the notice adds. [/QUOTE]

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