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Article II. Masks, Vests and Body Armor

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(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to carry, possess or wear any of the following devices during parades, demonstrations, rallies and assemblies:

(1) A gas mask or similar device designed to filter all air breathed and that would protect the respiratory tract and face against chemical irritants commonly deployed by law enforcement;

(2) A bulletproof vest, or other improvised body armor. For the purposes of this section, the term “bulletproof vest” means a bullet-resistant body armor providing, as a minimum standard, the level of protection known as “threat level I,” which shall mean at least seven layers of bullet-resistant material providing protection from three shots of 158-grain lead ammunition fired from a .38 caliber handgun at a velocity of 850 feet per second, and “improvised body armor” is any gear or attire, made of any material, which is not normal wearing apparel and worn for the purpose of defeating law enforcement tactics to control an unruly person;

(3) A mask or other device with the specific intent to hide one’s identity during the commission of unlawful activity or with the specific intent to intimidate or threaten another person.

(b) The provisions of subsection (a) of this section shall not apply to any Federal, State or City law enforcement officer performing their official duties. (Ord. 18234 § 2, 5-11-04. Code 1995 § 54-111.)

Cross References:Police Department, TMC 2.20.090.