Sydneysiders can be fined $500 for forgetting to bring a mask with them when they leave the house - even if you are going out to exercise and don't need one.
The fines are being dished out courtesy of a July 20 amendment to the NSW public health order made by Health Minister Brad Hazzard.
The order - which makes the lockdown restrictions law - was changed to require anyone in Sydney, Blue Mountains, Shellharbour, Central Coast and Wollongong to produce identification and a face mask when asked to by police.
'You must carry a face mask with you at all times whenever you leave your home or temporary accommodation,' it reads.
Police in Bondi were seen on Thursday moving people along who they noticed were enjoying the sunshine but not exercising (pictured)
Residents in Sydney are required to carry a face mask even if they are just out getting exercise (pictured: Bondi on Thursday)
'Children aged 12 and under, and people with a physical or mental health illness or condition or disability that makes wearing a fitted face covering unsuitable, do not have to carry a mask with them.'
Masks are not mandatory outdoors except in certain situations spelled out in the order but if you leave home without one in your pocket, you can be fined.
They must be worn outdoors when you are working, are next to food, drink, or retail outlets such as queuing outside a café, or in a fresh food market.
Should you walk indoors you also need to immediately put a mask or or face a fine, and will likely be denied entry.
However, even if you have no plans to go any of these places, you still must
