**** HRP Media Release
Police issue ticket for failing to follow the Health Protection Act
Halifax Regional Police have issued a summary offence ticket for failing to comply with the regulations set out in the Health Protection Act.
On August 7 police received a report of a social gathering at a residence in Halifax that was exceeding the provincially mandated gathering limits. Officers issued a summary offence ticket to a man under section 71 (1) (b) of the Health Protection Act for failing to comply with the act and its regulations which carries a fine of $2,422.
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 continue to educate themselves on these public health directives and COVID-19 enforcement measures, including those related to illegal gatherings and associated fines, at http://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/.
Enforcement of these restrictions remains an important part of the overall strategy to curb the pandemic.
