Wearing ski masks in public spaces a violation of SC state statute, NCPD says in public notice

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The North Charleston Police Department issued a public reminder Tuesday that wearing masks in public is illegal under a South Carolina law.

The reminder comes as the agency said more individuals have been seen wearing ski masks and ‘Pooh Sheisty’ style masks as a fashion trend.

The law, filed under South Carolina State Statute 16-7-110, prohibits anyone over the age of 16 from wearing a mask that conceals their identity in public spaces, unless specific exemptions apply…

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