Sec. 396. Wearing masks or face coverings in public—Any person who shall assemble, march or parade on any street, highway or public place in this state while wearing a mask or covering which conceals in whole or in part, the face of the wearer, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor: Provided, This chapter shall not apply to the pranks of children on Hallowe'en, to those going to and from masquerade parties, to those participating in any public parade of an educational, religious or historical character and to those participating in the parades of minstrel troupes, circuses or other amusement or dramatic shows.

History: 1931, Act 328, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;--CL 1948, 750.396 .

Former Law: See sections 1 and 2 of Act 276 of 1923, being CL 1929, §§ 16609 and 16610.