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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 https://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.
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