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New enforcement measures coming into effect as part of B.C.'s crackdown on those who refuse to follow COVID-19 restrictions
BY , Dec 17, 2020 2:07 AM - REPORT AN ERROR
File - Mike Farnworth, minister of public safety and solicitor general, says in a statement that he has asked gaming investigators, conservation officers, community safety unit inspectors, as well as liquor and cannabis inspectors to support police and increase COVID-19 enforcement. (B.C. Government)
New enforcement measures are coming into effect as part of British Columbia's crackdown on those who refuse to follow COVID-19 restrictions.
Mike Farnworth, minister of public safety and solicitor general, says in a statement that he has asked gaming investigators, conservation officers, community safety unit inspectors, as well as liquor and cannabis inspectors to support police and increase COVID-19 enforcement.
Farnworth says he has also directed the Insurance Corp. of B.C. to send unpaid fines to collections after the initial 30 day payment or dispute period ends.
According to provided information, between Aug. 21 and Dec. 14, 2020, 290 violation tickets were issued, including: 45 tickets of $2,300 to owners or organizers contravening the provincial health officer’s (PHO) order on gatherings and events.
21 violation tickets of $2,300 for contravention of the PHO Food and Liquor Serving Premises Order.
And 224 tickets of $230 issued to individuals who refused to comply with direction from law enforcement.
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