Amsterdam face mask fines to cost €395; Nobody penalized yet: Mayor

Violations of rules mandating that people wear face masks in certain parts of Amsterdam could result in a 395 euro fine, Mayor Femke Halsema told City Council on Thursday. So far, no fines have been handed out, even though compliance with the law, in place since August 5, has been spotty. Those not wearing masks will be given a warning. Violators can that be fined first for not adhering to social distancing rules, and then for failure to follow a public official's directive, she said. Administrative fees could push the total cost over four hundred euros.Submitted by Zack Newmark on Thursday, 20 August 2020 - 20:22 https://nltimes.nl/2020/08/20/amsterdam-face-mask-fines-cost-eu395-nobody-penalized-yet-mayor