Florida § 876.16 - Sections 876.11-876.15; exemptions.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 876.16 — Sections 876.11-876.15; exemptions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 876.16. Sections 876.11-876.15; exemptions.
The following persons are exempted from the provisions of ss. 876.11-876.15: (1) Any person or persons wearing traditional holiday costumes; (2) Any person or persons engaged in trades and employment where a mask is worn for the purpose of ensuring the physical safety of the wearer, or because of the nature of the occupation, trade, or profession; (3) Any person or persons using masks in theatrical productions, including use in Gasparilla celebrations and masquerade balls; (4) Persons wearing gas masks prescribed in emergency management drills and exercises.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 876.16 ("Sections 876.11-876.15; exemptions.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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