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Doubling of fines for offenses related to the pandemic in Norway

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Temporary directives of the Prosecutor General on criminal proceedings related to the pandemic were amended and extended until June 1, 2021.

The Attorney General recommends doubling the fines

The attorney general is recommending doubling some fines for offenses amid the coronavirus pandemic. This results from the updated directive of the Prosecutor General on criminal proceedings during pandemic coronavirus. This directive serves as a guide for all police districts In Norway.

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District Police in Oslo writes the changes in its Wednesday press release. The directive will lead to a change in the amount, i.e. an increase in the rates for offenses during the coronavirus pandemic.

The amount of penalties for violation of the regulations

Penalty for violating the ban on private gatherings with more than 10 participants from 10 to 000 CZK for the organizer and 20 to 000 CZK for each participant.

The same applies to meetings where adequate facilities are not provided distances between guests. When all participants cannot keep a distance of at least 1 meter from each other.

Serving alcohol is prohibited in premises may also result in a fine of up to CZK 50. In this case minimal wage increased from 10 to 000 crowns.

Everyone has a responsibility to take care of infection control

– This increase in fine rates highlights the seriousness of rule breaking due to the pandemic. Everyone has a responsibility to take care of infection control, says the head of the joint law enforcement unit in the W. Police District Oslo Beate Brinch Sand in a press release.

In addition, they will be imposed fine of NOK 20. For those who refuse to be tested for COVID-19 upon arrival in Norway. Oslo Police District previously it did not regulate this itself, but now this has also been taken into account.

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