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New penalties and fines for failing to comply with masking protocols and COVID-safe measures have been announced by the Government.
They all come into effect from tomorrow.
Minister for Commerce Faiyaz Koya has announced that if someone fails to wear a mask or face covering in a required setting, they will be given a spot fine of $250.
He says businesses failing to maintain records or have QR codes available for scanning can be fined up to $1000.
Koya adds the business and official responsible will also get charged.
The Minister further says failure to undertake symptoms and temperature checks will incur a $250 fine for individuals and $1000 for the business.
He adds high-risk businesses failing to verify vaccination status will face a $1000 fine while the official responsible for undertaking that task or in charge of the premises at the time will be fined $250.
Koya adds public service vehicles not complying with the capacity requirements will face more stringent fines.
He says this includes the driver being fined $100, the passenger fined $100 and the permit holder or company fined $1000.
Koya further adds that in addition, the permit holder or company can face a $4,000 fine for not following protocols for Land Transport services.
He stresses that a business that is issued one infringement notice could face double the fine for the second notice together with the closure of the business.
