The middle Georgia city of Hawkinsville says no to sagging pants. City officials unanimously passed the indecent exposure ordinance. The new law states that it is "unlawful for any person to appear in public wearing pants or shorts below the waist, which expose the skin or undergarments".
Violators will be subject to a 250-dollar fine and community service. Other Georgia cities have considered similar laws, but the small city of Hawkinsville is the first to actually pass such an ordinance.
When Atlanta officials discussed such a law, the American Civil Liberties Union said it targeted African-Americans and could be viewed as racial profiling.
Violators will be subject to a 250-dollar fine and community service. Other Georgia cities have considered similar laws, but the small city of Hawkinsville is the first to actually pass such an ordinance.
When Atlanta officials discussed such a law, the American Civil Liberties Union said it targeted African-Americans and could be viewed as racial profiling.
