Legal Documents of Jefferson City

Code of Jefferson City

Jefferson City
Title 11 : Municipal Offenses
Chapter 8 : Miscellaneous

11-804 : Wearing masks.

It shall be unlawful for any person to appear on or in any public way or place while wearing any mask, device, or hood whereby any portion of the face is so hidden or covered as to conceal the identity of the wearer. The following are exempted from the provisions of this section:

  1. Children under the age of ten (10) years.
  2. Workers while engaged in work wherein a face covering is necessary for health and/or safety reasons.
  3. Persons wearing gas masks in civil defense drills and exercises or emergencies.
  4. Any person having a special permit issued by the city recorder to wear a traditional holiday costume. (1996 Code, § 10-235)
Date Last Updated: 01/05/2026
Codification Date: 08/01/2001

Officials at Date of Last Codification:

Mayor - Mitch Cain

Vice Mayor - Kevin Bunch

Council Member - Ailene Combs

Council Member - Dennis (Rocky) Melton

Council Member - Shelia Purkey

City Manager - James A. Gallup

Recorder - Bettina Chandler