Georgia mask law. Georgia governor brian kemp told reporters he has no plans for new coronavirus restrictions or mask wearing laws just before the state reported the most covid 19 cases since the pandemics. The coronavirus has forced georgia to revisit a 70 year old law targeting the ku klux klan. Wearing mask hood or device which conceals identity of wearer.
Georgia courts have in the past interpreted the law to specifically only ban mask wearing for purposes of intimidation threats or violence but the new executive order removes any possible ambiguity. Without them residents and workers cant enter essential businesses or visit public places. 2010 georgia code title 16 crimes and offenses chapter 11 offenses against public order and safety article 2 offenses against public order 16 11 38 wearing mask hood or device which conceals identity of wearer ocga.
Brian kemp speaks at the georgia cancer center in augusta ga thursday july 2 2020 as part of his wear a mask fly around tour to promote the wearing of masks as covid numbers rise in georgia. Masks and face coverings are required in seven states. Brian kemp signed an executive order temporarily suspending 1951 legislation creating a misdemeanor.
Atlanta cbs46 georgia governor brian kemp has ordered police officers not to enforce georgias anti mask law.