MIAMI BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - City of Miami Beach officials announced citations will be issued to anyone who is not wearing a face mask in public.

Starting Thursday, individuals caught out in public not wearing a face covering will be issued a $50 citation.

Miami Beach Police and code enforcement officers will be enforcing the guidelines.

Miami-Dade is also implementing $100 fines for face covering violations.

Meanwhile, the City of Miami has upgraded penalties for anyone not wearing a face covering in public.

The first offense will cost $50, the second will cost $100 and the third offense will cost $500.

Additional violations will result in an arrest.

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