Here's How Much B.C. Owes The Government In COVID-19 Fines

The bills are piling up, in terms of COVID-19 fines in B.C.

The data shows that there are hundreds of thousands of dollars owed to the B.C. government in terms of outstanding pandemic-related fines. While there is no surprise that there are a large number of unpaid violation fines, the exact amount may shock you.

Let’s Add Up The COVID-19 Fines

To date, 101 violation tickets have been issued in B.C. under the Federal Quarantine Act. The total sum of the fines are said to be $328,442. On top of that, there have also been 199 tickets issued to organizers of events and gathers. Each of those are wroth $2,300.

But wait, there is more.

Another 38 violation tickets have been issued in violation of the Liquor Serving and Premises Order. Each of those are also worth $2,300.

In addition, there have been 1,099 tickets given to those who have refused to comply. Each of those fines are worth $230.

That means that there is $457,700 due to gatherings, $64,400 for liquor violations and $252,770 as individual fines.

When all of those are added up, the total amount in COVID-19 fines is a whopping $1,103,312.

That is a big payout B.C. is expecting, that is if it gets paid.

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