The State Government of Bihar in its gazette notification dated 3rd July 2020 has published the Bihar Epidemic Diseases, COVID-19 (Amendment) Regulation, 2020.
The Amendment is brought under regulation 19 where the government has made it compulsory to wear masks or any face coverings while venturing outside amid the rising coronavirus cases and as per the amendment, those who found violating the order will be fined for Rs. 50 under regulation 19(A) Bihar Epidemic Disease-COVID 19 (Amendment) Regulations 2020.
The State Government authorizes all District Magistrates and also such Officers duly authorized by the District Magistrates within their respective jurisdiction to compound the offenses punishable under section 188 of the Indian Penal Code for violating any provision of the Bihar Epidemic Diseases, COVID-19 Regulation, 2020.
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