Port Stephens-Hunter police have issued a warning to a Maitland business in relation to a potential breach of COVID-19 ministerial direction, a NSW Police spokesperson has confirmed.
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The High Street business was given a warning on Thursday after NSW Police were granted additional powers to issue Penalty Infringement Notices to anyone found contravening a ministerial direction under the Public Health Act. Police would not detail what the warning was issued for.
"Port Stephens-Hunter police will continue to conduct regular patrols of areas around the police district in addition to their regular taskings," the NSW Police spokesperson said.
Penalty Infringement Notices carry on-the-spot fines of $1,000 for individuals and $5,000 for businesses.
Any information about potential breaches of ministerial directions should be reported to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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Sage Swinton
Sage Swinton is a news reporter who was born and bred in the Hunter. She has been with the Newcastle Herald since June 2020, and covers Newcastle council as well as other general news.
Sage Swinton is a news reporter who was born and bred in the Hunter. She has been with the Newcastle Herald since June 2020, and covers Newcastle council as well as other general news.
