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:
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 . France has about 3.5 million Muslims .