BY-LAW RESPECTING EPIDEMIC/ PANDEMIC PREVENTATIVE MEASURES PASSED AND ENACTED BY THE ONEKANEW MENA ONUSCHEKEWUK OF THE OPASKWAYAK CREE NATION, AND COMING INTO EFFECT THIS 4·-th DAY OF MAY, 2020.
OPASKWAYAK CREE NATION BY-LAW RESPECTING EPIDEMIC/ PANDEMIC PREVENTATIVE MEASURES Preamble WHEREAS the Opaskwayak Cree Nation, is a First Nation, existing since time immemorial, and preceding the establishment of the Dominion of Canada; AND WHEREAS the Opaskwayak Cree Nation, is and has always been a First Nation, which holds and exercises, and whose members, individually and collectively, hold and exercise preexisting Aboriginal Rights, including the right to self-government, to selecting leadership and conferring upon leadership the authority to take steps to safeguard the health, safety and security of the membership; AND WHEREAS the Opaskwayak Cree Nation, through its leadership and on behalf of its members, entered into solemn treaty arrangements with Her Majesty ' s Government of the Dominion of Canada by adhesion to Treaty No. 5, which holds in part: And the undersigned chiefs on their own behalf and on behalf of all other Indians inhabiting the tract within ceded, do hereby solemnly promise and engage to strictly observe this treaty, and also to conduct and behave themselves as good and loyal subjects of Her Majesty the Queen. They promise and engage that they will, in all respects, obey and abide by the law, and they will maintain peace and good order between each other, and also between themselves and other Tribes of Indians, and between themselves and others of Her Majesty's subjects, whether Indians or whites, now inhabiting or hereafter to inhabit any part of the said ceded tracts, and that they will not molest the Person or property of any inhabitant of such ceded tracts, or the property of Her Majesty the Queen. AND WHEREAS the Opaskwayak Cree Nation did not, through said Treaty, give up their authority to be self-governing people, to select their leadership, or to confer upon that leadership the authority to act on the behalf of the membership; AND WHEREAS the Opaskwayak Cree Nation continues to exercise inherent Aboriginal Rights, including rights to self-government, as well as Treaty Rights, which are recognized and affirmed through sections 25 and 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982; AND WHEREAS nothing in this By-Law shall alter, diminish, abrogate, derogate, or breach the Treaty and/or Aboriginal Rights of the Opaskwayak Cree Nation, or its membership, nor shall it be interpreted or construed to do so; AND WHEREAS the Dominion of Canada has enacted the Indian Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. 1-5, as amended, in part, as a means of conferring upon the Opaskwayak Cree Nation, as part of the First Nations within the Dominion of Canada, certain specific statutory powers, authorities and duties; ll Page
AND WHEREAS subsections 81 (I) (a),(c),(d), (m), (n), (p), (p. l), (q) and (r) of the Indian Act, as amended, empowers the Onekanew mena Onuschekewuk of the Opaskwayak Cree Nation to make By-Laws to prevent the spread of contagious and infectious diseases; observance of law and order; the prevention of disorderly conduct and nuisances; the control or prohibition of public games, sports, races, athletic contests and other amusements; the regulation of the conduct and activities of hawkers, peddlers or others who enter the reserve to buy, sell or otherwise deal in wares or merchandise; the removal of Persons trespassing on the reserve or frequenting the reserve for prohibited purposes; the residence of band members and other Persons on the reserve; any matters arising out of or ancillary to the exercise of powers under subsection 81 of the Indian Act; and penalties for the violation thereof; AND WHEREAS subsection 104(3) of the Indian Act, states that if a fine is imposed by a bylaw made by the council of the band, it belongs to the band; AND WHEREAS the United Nations World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a Pandemic, or in the case of an Epidemic, the Government of Canada, the Province of Manitoba and/or the Assembly of First Nations has declared it as such; AND WHEREAS when the Onekanew mena Onuschekewuk has declared a state of emergency in response to an Epidemic / Pandemic; AND WHEREAS the people of the Opaskwayak Cree Nation want to ensure Personal and public safety measures are taken in the community during an Epidemic / Pandemic; AND WHEREAS when an Epidemic / Pandemic has reached a critical stage, preventative measures will be implemented for the health and safety of the community; AND WHEREAS in the making of this By-Law, the Onekanew mena Onuschekewuk of the Opaskwayak Cree Nation, asserts and confirms its authority to do so as part of its powers pursuant to its inherent Aboriginal Rights, including the inherent right to self-government and governance, its Treaty Rights, and such rights, authorities, powers and privileges conferred by the Indian Act; THEREFORE, the Onekanew mena Onuschekewuk of the Opaskwayak Cree Nation enacts this By-Law as follows: Short Title I. This By-Law may be cited as the "OCN Preventative Measures By-Law". Definitions 2. In this By-Law: 21 Page
"Council" means the Onekanew mena Onuschekewuk of the Opaskwayak Cree Nation elected pursuant to the Opaskwayak Cree Nation Election Code. "Enforcement Officer" means any person or persons appointed by the Onekanew mena Onuschekewuk to administer and enforce the provisions of this By-Law, and includes a First Nation Safety Officer, a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, police officer, police constable, peace officer or other person with responsibility of carrying out the provisions of this By-Law for the purposes of maintaining law and order. "Epidemic" means a disease that affects a large number of people within a community, population or region, whereas "Pandemic" means an outbreak of a disease that occurs over a wide geographic area (multiple countries or continents) and affects an exceptionally high proportion of the population. "Non-Resident" means a Person who is not resident on Opaskwayak Lands and includes any Person who is residing within Opaskwayak Lands for a short duration and who has not taken up permanent residency and any Person attending at or visiting Opaskwayak Cree Nation Lands. For greater certainty this will include hotel guests who are Opaskwayak non-members. "OCN" means the Opaskwayak Cree Nation. "Opaskwayak Lands" means OCN lands identified m section 5.1 of the Opaskwayak Cree Nation Land Code. "Parent" means a father, mother, guardian or Person having custody or care in law or in fact of a child. "Person" means any Person who is within the boundaries of Opaskwayak Lands. For greater certainty a "Young Person" is any Person under the age of eighteen (18) years old. "Public Place" means any place to which the public have access as of right or by invitation, express or implied and includes, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the highways, streets, lanes, and walk-ways, all public parks, all sporting facilities, government or band offices, service centres, and any business enterprise on Opaskwayak Lands. "Reserve" means, for the purpose of this By-Law, a tract of land, the legal title to which is vested in Her Majesty the Queen in right of Canada, that has been set apart by Her Majesty for the use and benefit of the Opaskwayak Cree Nation. 3I P a ge
"Resident" means, for the purpose of this By-Law, any Person who resides on Opaskwayak Lands, be it in a private dwelling or premises or dwelling or premises owned by the Opaskwayak Cree Nation. "State of Emergency" means for the purpose of this By-Law, when the Onekanew mena Onuschekewuk has determined the need to take immediate, temporary, and extraordinary measures to ensure the safety and security of the community due to an Epidemic / Pandemic. "Vulnerable person" means, for the purpose of this By-Law, any Person who is: an older adult; at risk due to an underlying medical condition ( e.g. heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, chronic respiratory diseases, cancer); or at risk due to a compromised immune system from a medical condition or treatment (e.g. chemotherapy). State of Emergency 3. The Council, at their own discretion, where they have determined that an Epidemic or Pandemic situation exists or may reasonably come into existence, which impacts or is likely to impact the community of the Opaskwayak Cree Nation, in the foreseeable future, may by way of a Band Council Resolution declare a State of Emergency. 4. In the absence of or anticipation of a declaration of a State of Emergency, the Council may from time to time, direct or authorize or direct mitigation, preparatory, or preventative measures, including, but not restricted to: (a) Directing staff and enacting policies with respect to mitigation, preparation, prevention and response; (b) Establishing an Epidemic / Pandemic Response Plan, and reviewing, revising and updating said plan from time to time; ( c) Coordinating with local Health Providers, including Opaskwayak Health Authority, wellness centres, clinics, pharmacies, physicians, hospitals and health authorities, and establishing protocols, standards and procedures for cooperation; ( d) Setting aside budget and resources for Epidemic / Pandemic management; (e) Coordinating with Federal and Provincial Authorities, agencies or entities. 5. Upon declaration of a State of Emergency as set out herein, the Council, its agents and assigns, as well as, Enforcement Officers, shall be authorized to implement and exercise the powers and duties set out in this By-Law; 6. For greater clarity, a Canada wide or Regional Declaration of an Epidemic or Pandemic related Emergency by the Federal Government or Manitoba Government, shall be deemed to be a State of Emergency declared by Council for purposes of this By-Law. 41 Page
Preventative Measures 7. In the best interest to the safety and well-being of the community of the Opaskwayak Cree Nation, it is recommended that all Persons follow these Epidemic / Pandemic preventative measures: (a) hand hygiene - washing hands using soap and warm water for at least twenty (20) seconds, prior to and after leaving the Residence for any purpose, attending at or leaving any outside place, or carrying on an activity; (b) sanitizing / disinfecting common areas and surfaces as necessary to minimize the risk of spreading germs, e.g. doorknobs, handles, faucets ; sinks, toilets, countertops, light switches and similar fixtures ; (c) avoid touching one' s face, especially the eyes, nose and mouth areas as much as possible, or use a clean napkin or tissue to do so; (d) shielding one' s coughs or sneezes using the inside comer of one's own arm, or using a clean napkin or tissue; ( e) physical or social distancing - the recommended safe distance of two (2) meters, or six ( 6) feet, between two or more Persons, regardless of whether these Persons are inside a public place or outdoors. (f) for greater certainty, a minimum of one (1) meter or three (3) feet distance between Residents in a dwelling or premises is recommended so long as the Residents practice safe distancing, hand hygiene, including preventing cross-contamination of common surfaces, Personal or household items, etc. ; (g) self-monitor - when feeling unwell, pay attention to new symptoms (Schedule A), and avoid crowded Public Places and Vulnerable Persons; (h) self-isolate - when any Person develops any one of the following symptoms: an increase in body temperature, cough, sore throat or shortness of breath, (i) they are to remain in their residence and not leave for at least fourteen (14) days to limit the spread of the virus so other Persons, including household members, do not get sick; (ii) they are to call either the Provincial Health Links at 1-888-315-9257 or Opaskwayak Health Links at (204) 627-7410 for an assessment and direction; (iii) they are to contact appropriate authorities for assistance with respect to any needs, rather than leave the residence; (iv) Persons who are household members with a Person who shows symptoms, should also remain at the residence, or self-isolate elsewhere, for a least fourteen (14) days; (i) generally limit or restrict the number of Persons in a Public Place, and in public spaces, follow directions and guidelines, so as to minimize risk of exposure; G) in particular, limit or restrict the number of Persons attending at or in Public Places on Opaskwayak Lands, to below a safe number, as determined or announced from time to time by Council, and/or Orders issued by the Chief Provincial Public Health Officer; SI Page
(k) follow precautions issued by Public Health officials, and/or Guidelines or Directions issued by Council. 8. Any Person self-monitoring or self-isolating requmng urgent medical attention (e.g. difficulty breathing) should call ahead to The Pas Health Complex Emergency department at (204) 623-6431 to advise they are showing symptoms, the nature of the symptoms, that they are self-monitoring or self-isolating due to the risk of virus exposure, and that they believe that they require or will require urgent medical attention so that the hospital staff may prepare to assist them, and to contain the spread of the virus. 9. It is strongly recommended Opaskwayak Health Links be notified at (204) 627-7410 as soon as possible by Residents as to Persons or households, which have potential infections, including what Persons are in those households for the purpose of tracking, record keeping, provision of emergency services, et cetera. 10. For the purpose of this By-Law, Council, by way of Band Council Resolution, may enact a curfew to prevent the spread of infection. Prohibited Activities 11. For the purpose of this By-Law, a prohibited activity shall include, but not limited to, any activity or conduct which involves or contemplates: (a) cause a disturbance in or near a Public Place: (i) by fighting, screaming, shouting, swearing, singing, or using insulting and obscene language; (ii) by being intoxicated; or (iii) by impeding or molesting other Persons; (b) loiter in a Public Place or in any way obstruct Persons who are there; ( c) loiter by day or by night upon or near the premises of another Person; (d) willfully disregard recommended Preventative Measures while in Public Places, including failure to maintain physical or social distancing, unshielded coughing or sneezing, spitting, or willfully or recklessly act in a manner which impairs or threatens to impair public safety regardless of whether the Person is exhibiting symptoms at the time; ( e) concealing information or spreading misinformation about the Epidemic / Pandemic, including information about symptoms, safety, preventative measures or possible infections; (f) be in breach of the Prohibited Hours established by this By-Law; (g) exceed the number of Persons who can safely be in a Public Place which compromises the health and safety of each other and others as determined and announced from time to time by Council, or pursuant to the Orders issued by the Chief Provincial Public Health Officer; 6I Page
(h) failure to practice social or physical distancing in Public Places, as determined by an Enforcement Officer; (i) endanger the health, safety and well-being of any Vulnerable Person, regardless of whether the Vulnerable Person is in a Public Place, the Rod McGillivary Memorial Care Home, a dwelling or premises; (j) socializing of Non-Residents in any dwelling or premises regardless of whether they have been invited to do so by any Resident; (k) attending any public or private gathering, including weddings, funerals , feasts , traditional ceremonies, demonstrations, parties, celebrations, churches and religious ceremonies or places of business in numbers greater than, or at times or places outside of, those set by Council. For greater certainty, any activity or conduct that has as its objective, effect or purpose, the aiding, abetting, assisting, promoting, encouraging or condoning ("aids" or "abets") a "prohibited activity" is a prohibited activity. Curfew 12. When it is deemed necessary, Council, by way of Band Council Resolution, will enforce a curfew pursuant to this By-Law. The "Prohibited Hours" will be that period of time when any Person on Opaskwayak Lands is prohibited from being in a Public Place between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. The resolution will also indicate the duration of the curfew by clearly stating the start date and time and end date and time. 13. Notwithstanding any other provision in this By-Law, the Onekanew mena Onuschekewuk may, by way of Band Council Resolution alter or suspend the hours of curfew for any designated day or days, or extend the duration of the curfew. 14. No Person shall be permitted to be in any Public Place on the Reserve during the curfew or Prohibited Hours unless they are: (a) attending or is directly returning home from their place of employment; (b) attending or is directly returning home from a Personal medical emergency; or ( c) authorized by resolution of Council. 15. An Enforcement Officer who finds a Person who is in a Public Place on Reserve during the curfew or Prohibited Hours contrary to Sections 12, 13 and 14, may: (a) Require the Person to produce identification; (b) Warn such Person to immediately return to their residence; and ( c) If after so warning, the Person refuses or neglects to return to their residence immediately, the Enforcement Officer may use such reasonable force as is necessary to escort such Person to the Person's residence; 71 Page
( d) If the person is under the age of eighteen (18) years old, the Enforcement Officer will escort such Young Person to their residence to the care of the Young Person' s Parent(s); or (e) If the Parent(s) cannot be found, escort the Young Person to the on-call Child and Family Services Worker. The on-call Child and Family Services Worker shall be required to ensure the Young Person is escorted to a residence and care of either a Parent, family member or relative, trustworthy friend or neighbor or other place of safety. The Young Person shall not be deemed to be under apprehension, unless the Child and Family Services Worker determines that they are a child in need of protection, pursuant to the Child and Family Services Act. 16. Any Person who assaults, obstructs, interferes with, abuses or refuses to comply with an Enforcement Officer in the performance of their duties, under Section 15, or attempts to do so, commits an offence under this By-Law, and the Enforcement Officer may take any reasonable steps to ensure compliance. Suspension of Services and Activities 17. Pursuant to this By-Law, hawkers and peddlers, which shall be deemed to include all persons, corporations, or establishments, conducting commercial business with the public on Opaskwayak Lands will not be permitted during the State of Emergency to allow public access, to be open or operating, or to carry on business, unless they are designated by resolution of Council as essential services, such as commercial operations providing food, fuel, medicine or other necessities. 18. Pursuant to this By-Law, all public games, sports, races, athletic contests and other amusements on Opaskwayak Lands will not be permitted during the State of Emergency. Community Lockdown 19. When it is deemed necessary during the State of Emergency, Council, by way of Band Council Resolution, may declare and enforce a community lockdown prohibiting or imposing conditions or restrictions upon the entry or exit of Non-Residents, except as expressly permitted, to Opaskwayak Lands to mitigate the spread of infection. Such conditions or restrictions can include, but are not limited to : (a) Permitting the entering and exiting of essential workers; (b) Permitting the entering and exiting of medical and emergency service vehicles; (c ) Permitting the entering and exiting of transportation vehicles delivering essential goods; (d) Prohibiting Non-Residents of the Opaskwayak Cree Nation from entering and/or remaining on Opaskwayak Lands. 8I Page
20. When it is deemed necessary during the State of Emergency, Council, by way of Band Council Resolution, may extend and enforce a community lockdown, imposing conditions or restrictions, up to and including to require all Residents on all or specific Opaskwayak Lands, to remain in their homes (including yards), subject only to: (a) leaving homes to obtain, conduct or provide essential goods or services; (b) leaving homes for medical or emergency purposes; ( c) as expressly permitted by Council. 21. Notwithstanding anything herein, Council, even in the absence of a general Community Lockdown under Sections 19 and 20, may prohibit or restrict public or private gatherings for any purposes, including weddings, funerals , feasts , traditional ceremonies, demonstrations, parties, celebrations, churches and religious ceremonies or places of business, and may restrict or regulate the number of persons allowed to attend such gatherings, the places and locations such gatherings may be held, and the date, hours and times allowed for such gatherings. Traditional Activities 22. Persons may carry out Traditional Activities, including hunting, fishing, trapping, camping, ceremonial practices and traditional healing, providing that they undertake Preventative Measures as set out in Section 7 herein, including specifically: (a) Persons carrying on such activities must do so with the minimum possible number participating, of no more than four ( 4); (b) Persons carrying on such activities shall maintain social distancing at all times, to the extent possible; ( c) Persons carrying on such activities, while engaged in such activities, shall at all times avoid and maintain distance from and contact with other Persons not directly involved in these activities; (d) Persons carrying on such activities shall identify and take all reasonable measures to minimize risk, including measures recommended from time to time by or on behalf of Council, or by health officials or health providers; ( e) Persons who are infected, or exhibiting symptoms of possible infection, or who have had contact with infected or symptomatic persons may not engage in any Traditional Activities, except for Traditional Healing as approved by the Opaskwayak Health Authority. Emergency Personnel and Facilities 23 . Council may, from time to time, designate and authorize Essential Personnel or Emergency Personnel to fulfill roles and responsibilities during the State of Emergency, including, but not restricted to: 9I Page
(a) delivery of supplies, including food , water and medicine, to and from such locations, and at such times and subject to such conditions as Council may determine; (b) performance of essential tasks and services, including administrative services, as may normally be required, or required due to the Epidemic / Pandemic, in such manner as Council may determine; 24. Council may, from time to time, designate, assign, or repurpose locations, gathering points, fixtures, stations, buildings, or facilities as Emergency Facilities, for the purpose of responding to needs, or administering or providing goods and services, as may be required during the State of Emergency. This may include making or implementing alterations or adjustments to the designated Emergency Facilities, or arrangements with third party interests with respect to designated Emergency Facilities. Public Notification 25. With respect to any action, resolution, Band Council Resolution, direction, recommendation or guidelines issued under this By-Law, public notice of same shall be deemed effective, binding and in force immediately upon all Persons as of the date of first publication on any of the following: Opaskwayak Ininew Facebook page; Opaskwayak Cree Nation Website; Opaskwayak Communications @OCNcomms Twitter Feed; Instagram: Opaskwayak Communications ocn_comms; Radio announcement, publication in the Natotawin or public posting on Bulletin Boards. Enforcement of By-Law 26. This By-Law is enforceable by any Enforcement Officer. 27. Every individual Person on Opaskwayak Lands shall comply with this By-Law, and with Council resolutions enacted pursuant to this By-Law. Offences and Penalties 28. Any Person failing to comply with this By-Law is guilty of an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1000.00) or imprisonment for a period not exceeding thirty (30) days, or both. 29. Any Parent(s) having care and control of a Young Person, who permits their child to be in any Public Place during the Prohibited Hours, contrary to Sections 12, 13, 14, and 15, is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1 ,000.00), or imprisonment for the term not exceeding thirty (30) days, or both. lOI Page
30. An Enforcement Officer who reasonably believes that an offence has been committed under this By-Law, may issue an Offence Notice, in the form as set out in Schedule 'C' , to the Person or Parent, specifying: (a) The name of the Person believed to have committed the offence; (b) The name of the Parent, where the Person is a Young Person; ( c) The address and contact information of the Person; ( d) The time and date of the offence; ( e) The location of the offence; (f) The nature of the offence; (g) The particulars and relevant details of the offence; (h) The amount of the recommended fine; (i) Instructions on how and where to pay the recommended fine ; (j) Time allowed to pay the fine; (k) Instructions on how to contest the fine. 31 . Upon issuing an Offence Notice, an Enforcement Officer may issue or include recommendation for sentencing on conviction as set out herein: (a) for a first offence, a warning or a fine of one hundred dollars ($100.00); (b) for a second offence, a minimum of one hundred dollars ($100.00) or greater; (c) for a third offence, a minimum fine of five hundred dollars ($500.00); and (d ) in the event of exceptional circumstances, a fine up to the maximum allowed. 32. The OCN Payment Centre, or Government Services, may if circumstances warrant, refer the Person and the Offence to the OCN Justice Committee, or to an approved internal Judicial or Restorative Justice Process, as may be established by OCN from time to time. 33. Where the fine is not paid, or where the Offender contests the Offence, then the matter shall appear before the Opaskwayak Ininew Court, as may be established from time to time, and authorized by enactment of Council. 34. Fines imposed pursuant to this By-Law are to be paid at the OCN Payment Centre. Severability 35. In the event that a court of competent jurisdiction or any other body with jurisdiction determines that any provision herein is unlawful or beyond the jurisdiction of the Onekanew mena Onuschekewuk and/or the Government of Canada, the said provision shall be severed from this By-Law and the remainder of the terms of this By-Law and any resolutions enacted under this By-Law shall remain in full force and effect. 11 I Page
Amendment 36. This By-Law may be amended from to time by the Onekanew mena Onuschekewuk of the Opaskwayak Cree Nation, as it deems necessary, in accordance with the provisions of section 81 of the Indian Act. DONE AND PASSED by the Onekanew mena Onuschekewuk of the Opaskwayak Cree Nation on this ;,;_ ,g"'Aday of April, 2020. ~ , /~~~ a1T ~ I~ r I 0nuschekew MAUREEN BROWN C:/kk<~ ~s&onuschekew On~ ~ CLARENCE CONSTANT F~U KC ONST A SAMANTHA FIDLER ~~~1± --~...,,...-._W_ .d . ~ Os;hekew ~ 0nuschekew JENNIFER FLETT EDWIN JEBB WILLIAM J. LATHLIN A Quorum of Opaskwayak Cree Nation Onekanew mena Onuschekewuk is five (5). 12 I Page
SCHEDULE A SYMPTOMS: • Fever • Cough • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing • Chills • Repeated shaking with chills • Muscle pain • Headache • Sore throat • Runny nose • Diarrhea • New loss of taste or smell SERIOUS SYMPTOMS REQUIRING IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION: • Trouble breathing • Persistent pain or pressure in the chest • New confusion or inability to arouse • Bluish lips or face Bl P age
SCHEDULE B Opaskwayak Cree Nation Indian Reserves are: 1) 21 (Stony Point); 2) 2 lA (Timberland Trailer Court, #10 South, Youngs Point); 3) 21A South; 4) 21B (Cemetery Road); 5) 21 C (White Bridge); 6) 21D; 7) 21E (Townsite, Carrot River, Big Eddy, Eastside, Watchi Bay); 8) 21 F (Fisher Island); 9) 21G; 10) 21I (Bracken Dam) 11) 21J; 12) 21K; 13) 21L (Rocky Lake); 14) 2 lN; 15) 21P (Big Pear Island No. I and Island No. 2); 16) 27 A (South shore of Carrot River in Saskatchewan); 17) Salt Channel 21D; 18) Root Lake 231 19) Root Lake Beach Ridge; 20) Egg Lake # 1; 21) Rocky Lake Interior 14 I P a ge
SCHEDULE C SAMPLE OCN PREVENTATIVE MEASURES BY-LAW BY LAW OFFENCE NOTICE Name: ---------- Name of Parent - -------- --- (I f applicable) Birthdate: - --------Address: _________________________ ___ Date: -------- Time: ______ am / pm OCN Preventative Measures By-Law Offence: Pmiiculars & Details of Offence: You have been cited with an Offense under the OCN Preventative Measures By-Law. The By-Law provides for a maximum fine of one thousand ($1000.00) dollars. All fines payable within ninety (90) days. Enforcement Officer Recommendations _ _ First Offence W aming __ First or Second Offence Fine, One Hundred ($100.00) dollars __ Second or Third Offence Fine, Five Hundred ($500.00) dollars minimum __ Third Offence up to the maximum amount of One Thousand ($1000.00) dollars Other, recommended fine amount $_ ___ If you do not oppose the Offence, then you may pay your fine at the OCN Payment Centre. If you wish to request a reduced fine, plead mitigating factors , or plead not guilty, please attend at the OCN Government Services. If you wish to plead not guilty, then following notification of the OCN Government Services, you will be issued a summons for an Opaskwayak Ininew Court date. If you do not attend the OCN Payment Centre or Government Services within ninety (90) days, then you will be issued a summons for an Opaskwayak lninew Comi date, and may be liable for fines beyond the recommended amounts. 15 I Page
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