July 21, 2014 

So you thought wearing your trousers a bit low, exposing your briefs, makes you look slick? Councillors in Florida's City Council of Ocala don't think so and you could face a $500 fine or 6 month in prison if you think otherwise

The law was passed as a deterrent to growing trend among young men to wear sagging pants. It permits law enforcement to detain offenders on the spot. However, police will also have the discretion to occasionally issue written warnings or issue fines but repeat offenders face the prospect of prosecution and jail.

Last week, the city council voted unanimously to approve a law that prohibits anyone on city property from wearing pants two inches below their natural waist. Human rights activists have labelled it a breach of freedom and an assault on individual liberties but this did not deter councillors from passing the law.

According to Councillor Rich, under the new law, both genders and ALL races will be subject to the ordinance, so there will be no profiling. This law is enforceable on all city-owned or leased property, including sidewalks, streets, parks, sports, recreation and public transportation facilities and parking lots.