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Court Summary - at a glance
Date of offence:
13 February 2022
Plea:
Guilty
Decision:
Convicted
Final decision date:
Fine imposed:
$1,500
Safety lessons learned:
-
Defendant name:
Wanaka Bullock Bar 2015 Limited
Industry:
Hospitality
Date of offence:
13 February 2022
Facts in brief:
An infringement notice was issued on Wanaka Bullock Bar on 18 February 2022. The infringement notice alleged that on 13 February 2022 at Wanaka Bullock Bar, the defendant allowed an unvaccinated person to carry out work.
The defendant requested a hearing by notice in respect of the offence on 10 March 2022. In that notice, the defendant admitted liability in respect of the offence.
The defendant requested a hearing by notice in respect of the offence on 10 March 2022. In that notice, the defendant admitted liability in respect of the offence.
Offence section:
Section 26(3) of the COVID-19 Public Health Response Act 2020 and clause 8(1) of the COVID-19 Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Order 2021
Date(s) charged:
13 February 2022
Court:
Queenstown - District Court
Plea:
Guilty
Final decision date:
Decision:
Convicted
Fine imposed:
$1,500
Maximum fine available:
$14,000
Reparation:
Costs - $130
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