Wearing a face mask

The extraordinary measures issued by the Ministry of Health the state obligation to wear a face mask. A fine of up to CZK 10,000 can be imposed on the spot for violating these measures. A fine can be imposed on the spot or the matter can be referred to administrative proceedings. You can find the rules on face masks in the Face mask section.

The penalties are governed by this legislation

Penalties result from Act No. 258/2000 Sb., on the protection of public health (§ 92n (1) (b) of this Act) and Act No. 250/2016 Sb. on the liability for offences and proceedings concerning them (§ 91 of this Act).

Violation of the governmental crisis measures

Most of the current restrictions fall under the crisis measures of the government and violating them could lead to a fine of up to CZK 20,000.

Currently: On February 8th, 2021, the government announced modification of law no. 240/2000 Coll. and no. 250/2016 Coll. Crisis law violations will be written to the already existing evidence of offenses. For details and exact changes, see ODok app.

The penalties are governed by this legislation

Penalties result from Act No. 240/2000 Sb., on Crisis Management and on Amendments to Certain Acts (Crisis Act) (§ 34 (1) (a) of this Act)

Violation of work duty

Failure to perform the imposed work duty can result in a fine of up to CZK 50,000.

The penalties are governed by this legislation

Penalties result from Act No. 240/2000 Coll., on Crisis Management and on Amendments to Certain Acts (Crisis Act) (§ 34 (1) (b) of this Act).