**** HRP Media Release
Police issue summary offence tickets for failing to follow Health Protection Act
Police issued three summary offence tickets in two separate incidents yesterday for failing to follow the Health Protection Act.
At approximately 11:30 a.m. police investigated a report that a Dartmouth woman had not been self-isolating as required by the Department of Health. Officers issued a summary offence ticket to the woman 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 $2,000.
At approximately 10:25 p.m. police responded to a report of a social gathering at a residence on Nadia Drive in Dartmouth that was exceeding the provincially mandated gathering limits. Officers issued summary offence tickets to a man and a woman for violating 71(1)(b) of the Health Protection Act which carries a fine of $2,000.
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 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 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. More information on what you can do to help curb the spread of COVID-19 is available on the Halifax Regional Police website.
