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$1000 tickets issued for COVID-19 infraction

Halifax Regional Police issued two summary offence tickets last night for failing to comply with the regulations set out in the Health Protection Act.

Approximately 10:45 p.m. police received a report of a social gathering at a residence in Halifax that was exceeding the provincially mandated gathering limits. Officers issued summary offence tickets to two men for violating 71(1b) of the Health Protection Act which carries a fine of $1,000.

HRP is reminding everyone to follow the current public health measures related to the Covid-19 emergency. 

We strongly advise members of the public to educate and re-educate themselves on these public health directives and COVID-19 enforcement measures, including, those related to illegal gatherings and associated fines.  

For more information on the public health directives and restrictions, visit:

Enforcement of these restrictions remains a vital part of the overall strategy to curb the pandemic. We all must follow the rules and do our part to slow the spread of COVID-19 in our communities. http://ow.ly/T1E830rvIut

Source: Release #notw

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