Three people have been fined for not wearing a face mask at Tasmanian airports since new protection measures were introduced last month.
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The wearing of face masks has been mandatory at airports for anyone aged 12 or over since January 22.
A Tasmania Police spokesman said to date three infringements had been issued to people not wearing masks since the changes came into place - all at Hobart Airport.
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Failing to comply with a direction of the Director of Public Health, in respect of an emergency declaration, comes with a fine of $774.
The spokesman said police were continuing to monitor compliance at Tasmanian airports.
"Police do not hold statistics for the number of verbal warnings issued, however we are happy to report that police have been having a high level of compliance," they said.
"There is a clearly identified mask station available at all entry points and masks are provided to those that are not in possession of a one.
"Tasmania Police actively monitor this and persons found in breach are spoken to by police in an attempt to educate and resolve the matter.
"This is more often than not resolved without the matter progressing any further, however continued failure to comply results in an infringement being issued."
Mandatory mask wearing on all domestic and international flights was agreed to by national cabinet in early January.
It came in response to heightened concerns over emerging mutated strains of COVID-19 and calls for nationally consistent measures for travel.
As part of the measures, face masks must be warn by anyone while they are at an airport.
This includes anytime spent at an airport terminal, from the moment of arrival and for the duration of a flight.
Only those with a medical condition, or children aged 11 or under are exempt.
Launceston Airport general chief executive Hans van Pelt said they were continuing to monitor the situation.
"Passengers are aware they need to wear masks inside the terminal building to help keep everyone safe," he said.
"We also supply free masks to guests and employ COVID-safe officers to monitor and maintain safety protocols."
More information on the wearing of face masks at airports can be found here.
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