NEW : The law will go into effect next spring and impose a fine of $ 190 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 . ` Given the damage it produces on those rules which allow the life in community , ensure the dignity of the person and equality between sexes , this practice , even if it is voluntary , can not be tolerated in any public place , '' the French government said when it sent the measure to parliament in May . Comment:
NEW : The law will go into effect next spring and impose a fine of $ 190 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 . Comment: