Los Angeles Municipal Code Art. 8 Face Covering

(Added by Ord. No. 186,809, Eff. 11/9/20.)

Section 200.90 Definition of Face Covering. 200.91 Authorization to Require a Face Covering. 200.92 Sunset.

“Face Covering” means a face covering that covers the nose and mouth and is secured to the head with ties or straps or simply wrapped around the lower face. It can be made of a variety of materials such as cotton, silk, or linen. A face covering may be factory-made or sewn by hand or can be improvised from household items such as scarfs, T-shirts, sweatshirts, or towels. A compliant Face Covering does not include any face covering that incorporates a device, such as a valve, that facilitates air to exit from the face covering.

Any business owner or operator in the City of Los Angeles is authorized to refuse admittance or service to any person who refuses or fails to wear a Face Covering when on the premises of the business or when seeking or receiving service.

This article shall sunset upon the later of either the Governor of California lifting the State of Emergency the Governor declared on March 4, 2020, or the Mayor of Los Angeles lifting the Declaration of Emergency the Mayor declared on March 4, 2020.