<Li> Anti-mask laws date back to the mid-20th century when states and municipalities passed them to stop the violent activities of the Ku Klux Klan, whose members typically wore hoods of white linen to conceal their identities . </Li> <Li> In the 21st century those laws have been applied to political protesters such as those affiliated with the Occupy Movement or Anonymous--wearing Guy Fawkes masks . </Li> <Li> In some areas motorcyclists have been arrested using anti-masking laws . </Li> <Ul> <Li> After several high - profile protests, the Canadian Parliament introduced Bill C - 309, which bans the wearing of masks during a riot or other unlawful assembly . The bill became law on June 19, 2013 . Those convicted of it face up to 10 years in prison . </Li> <Li> Canada's Criminal code, Section 351 (2), also covers "Disguise with Intent", whereby "Every one who, with intent to commit an indictable offence, has his face masked or coloured or is otherwise disguised is guilty of an indictable offence and liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding ten years". With some exceptions, an indictable offence in Canada is one that is subject to a fine of greater than $5,000 or imprisonment of more than six months . </Li> <Li> in 2017 a Quebec ban on face covering for transition and government services became publicized . </Li> </Ul>

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