Headlines
News
Proposed changes would increase fines for fire offences
Nov. 26, 2013, Winnipeg - Manitoba wants to hike fines for fire offences. The NDP government introduced changes to the Fires Prevention and
Emergency Response Act because it says the current penalties do not
reflect the serious life-safety risks when fire safety codes are not
met.
November 26, 2013 By The Canadian Press
The proposed changes would also allow the fire commissioner to issue
smaller fines, in the form of administrative penalties, to those who
have failed to comply with an order issued by the Office of the Fire
Commissioner or a fire safety inspector.
If passed, maximum fines for individuals would increase to $125,000 for a first offence and $250,000 for a second offence.
Advertisement
Print this page
Advertisement
Stories continue below
Related
