City of Kingston University Safety Initiative

The University District Safety Initiative (UDSI) will be active from 12 a.m. October 17 until 11:59 p.m. November 3.

While the UDSI is in effect, Bylaw Officers and Police will have an increased presence in the University District and individuals who commit an identified offence under the Nuisance Party Bylaw could be issued a Part I Court Summons or an Administrative Monetary Penalty (AMP).

AMPs are authorized under section 434.1 of the Municipal Act. The AMP process means penalties under the Nuisance Party and Noise Bylaws can be issued and resolved directly through the City. Penalties include:

- Host, conduct or sponsor a nuisance party: $2,000

- Fail to comply with an order to leave premises: $500

- Use a closed highway: $500

- Noise bylaw offences – Various: $100-$200

- Fail to comply with signs (Parks): $200

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