Find out which Calgary businesses will have mandated vaccine passports after council votes for bylaw
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Calgary city council approved a bylaw Wednesday that brings in consistent application of the province's vaccine passport program for many types of businesses.
This means a proof-of-vaccination system is now required for certain businesses, including restaurants, bars, casinos and movie theaters.
Previously, Calgary businesses could choose whether or not they want to participate in the province's system.
The identification required will be the same as the province's system — an immunization record with the name, type of vaccine and date of administration; or a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours; or a vaccine medical exemption letter.
The new bylaw says failure to present one of these documents when entering applicable businesses could result in a $500 fine. Businesses that let in people without the required papers could also be fined $500.
Mayor Naheed Nenshi says the bylaw also gives city peace officers the ability to enforce the rules.
The bylaw doesn't apply to restaurants that only offer takeout, delivery or drive-thru services.
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