P.A. council approves new fine system to stop aggressive solicitors
Unruly solicitors in Prince Albert can now face a big fine every time they disrupt a business.
P.A.’s city council met on Tuesday where they approved updating the Obstructive Solicitation Bylaw.
The big change is allowing police the opportunity to fine people up to $2,000 per incident. The previous wording allowed police to provide one overall fine of $2,000.
Councillor Blake Edwards, who brought the motion forward to update the bylaw, said his reasoning was to try and stop people who constantly cause trouble for certain businesses. He added it’s not intended to stop homeless people from asking for help.