Public Health Amendment (No. 2) Act
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What this bill does
This bill changes how COVID-19 rule violations are enforced in Bermuda by transferring responsibility from Public Health Officers to police officers. It also increases maximum penalties from $1,500 to $10,000 and removes the requirement for people to admit guilt when paying fines.
If Passed (Voted Yes)
Police officers will issue tickets for COVID-19 violations instead of Public Health Officers
Maximum fines for breaking COVID-19 rules increase from $1,500 to $10,000
People can pay their COVID-19 fines without having to admit they broke the law, and won't get a criminal record if they pay within 28 days
If Rejected (Voted No)
Public Health Officers continue to handle COVID-19 enforcement instead of police
Maximum fines for COVID-19 violations remain capped at $1,500
Current system continues where people must admit guilt when paying COVID-19 fines
Who It Affects
This affects anyone in Bermuda who might violate COVID-19 public health rules or quarantine requirements. It also changes the roles of police officers and Public Health Officers in enforcing these measures.
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The Bermuda Parliament does not publicly record individual vote counts or how each member voted.
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Public Health Amendment (No. 2) Act
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