Connecticut is cracking down on coronavirus-related violations through a series of new fines aimed at residents who flout the state’s masking and gathering mandates, Gov. Ned Lamont announced Monday.
When the new rules go into effect, residents could be fined $100 for violating the mask mandate, $250 for attending a large, unsanctioned event and $500 for organizing a large, unsanctioned event. Currently, the state has capped events at 25 people indoors or 100 people outdoors.
The new fines will be enacted through an executive order from the governor. The state’s chief operating officer, Josh Geballe, said that the order is likely to be issued Monday evening.