A 41-year-old man will face Port Kembla Local Court on Wednesday, July 21, after he refused to wear a mask while working in a Shellharbour cafe.
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The man was arrested on Monday after police "received numerous complaints from members of the public".
Police issued a holding statement at 2pm Monday.
"Officers attached to Lake Illawarra Police District attended the premises and spoke to the owner," a NSW Police spokesperson said.
"Police will allege he refused to put a face mask on despite being asked to do so.
"The 41-year-old man had been warned by police at the weekend to comply with current Public Health Orders.
"He has since been charged with offences relating to failing to wear a fitted face-covering in retail/business premises."
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