Now, at least one person in the city will be lighter in the pocketbook because of their actions flouting the current public health order in place throughout the province.
On Friday night, Moose Jaw Police Service received a complaint of a large gathering of more than 15 people taking place in a residence. Upon arrival, it was found the gathering was well over the limit set in place by the Saskatchewan government, and the person responsible for the residence was fined $2,800 for failing to comply with a Public Health Order by participating in a private gathering of more than 15 people.
The current Public Health Order, issued on Oct. 21, states that ‘except in the case of family members living in the same household, indoor private gatherings held in private dwellings or outbuildings associated with private dwellings should not exceed 15 people.’
Failure to comply can result in a $2,000 fine, plus a victim surcharge, or $14,000 for businesses and corporations, when negligence or misconduct have been found.
For more information on the current Public Health Order and other information on the COVID-19 pandemic, visit www.saskatchewan.ca.
