A Homeowner In BC Just Got Slapped With A $2.3k Fine For Having 10 Guests Over

There were seven people playing poker.
A Homeowner In BC Just Got Slapped With A $2.3k Fine For Having 10 Guests Over
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Saanich Police issued a big old ticket to a homeowner for breaking B.C. gathering limits on Saturday, November 14.

The police report says the person was “hosting a poker party” that had more than six guests.

The officers visited the home after they had received several reports of people gathering in a home. 

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$2,300 Ticket issued 

Police say seven people were in the garage playing poker around a table.

In addition, there were three more people inside the house.

Apparently, none of the ten people actually lived there.

"All of the ten guests left and the homeowner was issued a violation ticket under the Covid-19 Related Measures Act for $2,300 in contravention of the Gathering and Events Order related to holding an event at a private residence with more than 6 guests who do not live there," said the police release. 

Police say that this same home has been attended before by law enforcement for similar reasons.

This article's cover photo is for illustrative purposes only. 

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