The law passed by a vote of 246 to 1 , with about 100 abstentions coming essentially from left-leaning politicians . NEW : The law will go into effect this year and impose a fine of $ 19,000 for violations . The ban passed the lower house of the French parliament by a huge majority . A poll this year showed French people overwhelmingly favor a ban . Germany has 150 French .
NEW : The law will go into effect this year and impose a fine of $ 19,000 for violations . The ban passed the lower house of the French parliament by a huge majority . A poll this year showed French people overwhelmingly favor a ban . Germany has 150 French .