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

On Friday, April 24^th at approximately 01:00 a.m. police responded to a report of a large social gathering at a residence on Jubilee Road in Halifax that was exceeding the provincially mandated gathering limits. Officers issued summary offence tickets to twenty two persons for violating 71(1)(b) of the Health Protection Act which carries a fine of $1,000.

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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:

• Halifax County restriction alerts: https://bit.ly/3rPchc9
• Penalties for violating public health directives: https://bit.ly/38JJezw

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.

Source: Release #notw