Police charge business for failing to follow Health Protection Act

Police charge business for failing to follow Health Protection Act
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Police charge business for failing to follow Health Protection Act

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Police have charged a business for failing to comply with the regulations set out in the Health Protection Act.

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Police received a number of reports that a Bedford man was operating a short-term rental business in Bedford contrary to regulations set out in the Health Protection Act. Today officers issued a summary offence ticket in the amount of $11,622.50 to the man under section 71 (1) (a) of the Health Protection Act for failing to comply with the act and its regulations.

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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/.

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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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