Offense:
Under 876.12-876.15, it is unlawful to wear a mask, hood, or device whereby any portion of the face is so hidden, concealed, or covered as to conceal the identity of the wearer while on a public street or property, on property of another, or at a demonstration or meeting. 876.155 limits application to someone who intends a) to deprive another of equal protection; b) to deprive another of rights; c) to intimidate, threaten, abuse, or harass any other person; or d) to avoid identification while engaging in conduct “that could reasonably lead to the institution of a civil or criminal proceeding.”
Under 876.20, it is unlawful for someone wearing a mask “to place, or to cause to be placed, at, on, or in any place any exhibit of any kind whatsoever.”
775.0845 provides that any criminal offense (other than those above) are subject to a penalty of one degree higher if committed by someone wearing a mask, hood, or other devise that concealed their identity.
Year Enacted: 1) 1951 2) 1951 3) 1981