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Clothing West Virginia

You cannot wear a mask or face covering in public unless it is a recognized holiday.

Status: Still Enforced / On the Books

The Law Explained

Originally passed in the 20th century to combat secret societies and the Ku Klux Klan, this law makes it a misdemeanor for adults to conceal their identity in public. Exceptions were eventually carved out for Halloween, theatrical productions, and winter weather.

๐Ÿ“š Source / Legal Code

Official Code Citation: West Virginia Code ยง 61-6-22
Where to look:

Crimes Against the Peace

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