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A-18.1, r. 8.1 - Regulation respecting forestry permits
Section 24
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24. Maple trees must be tapped in accordance with the following standards:
(1) trees may be tapped only once per tapping period, which begins on 15 December of each year and ends on 30 April of the following year;
(2) only maple trees at least 23.1 cm in diameter at 1.30 m above the highest ground level may be tapped;
(3) the maximum number of tapholes in the same maple tree is determined according to the diameter of the tree, in accordance with the following table:
| Diameter of maple tree at 1.30 m above the highest ground level | Maximum number of tapholes |
| Between 23.1 cm and 39 cm | 1 |
| 39.1 cm and more | 2 |
(4) where 2 or more tapholes are drilled in a maple tree, they must be positioned evenly around the trunk;
(5) the taphole must be drilled using a bit not more than 8 mm in diameter so that the tree is not damaged;
(6) the taphole must not be more than 5 cm deep, including bark thickness;
(7) the tree bark must not be removed or damaged;
(8) only a product registered under the Pest Control Products Act (S.C. 2002, c. 28) may be inserted into a taphole;
(9) all spouts must be removed each year at the latest on 1 June, with care taken not to tear the bark from the tree;
(10) tubing and spouts must be installed, replaced and maintained without damaging the trees.
24. Maple trees must be tapped in accordance with the following standards:
(1) trees may be tapped only once per tapping period, which begins on 15 December of each year and ends on 30 April of the following year;
(2) only maple trees at least 23.1 cm in diameter at 1.30 m above the highest ground level may be tapped;
(3) the maximum number of tapholes in the same maple tree is determined according to the diameter of the tree, in accordance with the following table:
| Diameter of maple tree at 1.30 m above the highest ground level | Maximum number of tapholes |
| Between 23.1 cm and 39 cm | 1 |
| 39.1 cm and more | 2 |
(4) where 2 or more tapholes are drilled in a maple tree, they must be positioned evenly around the trunk;
(5) the taphole must be drilled using a bit not more than 8 mm in diameter so that the tree is not damaged;
(6) the taphole must not be more than 5 cm deep, including bark thickness;
(7) the tree bark must not be removed or damaged;
(8) only a product registered under the Pest Control Products Act (S.C. 2002, c. 28) may be inserted into a taphole;
(9) all spouts must be removed each year at the latest on 1 June, with care taken not to tear the bark from the tree;
(10) tubing and spouts must be installed, replaced and maintained without damaging the trees.
See Transitional and Final, s. 58
24. Maple trees must be tapped in accordance with the following standards:
(1) trees may be tapped once a year only, between 1 January and 30 April;
(2) only maple trees at least 23.1 cm in diameter at 1.30 m above the highest ground level may be tapped;
(3) the maximum number of tapholes in the same maple tree is determined according to the diameter of the tree, in accordance with the following table:
| Diameter of maple tree at 1.30 m above the highest ground level | Maximum number of tapholes |
| Between 23.1 cm and 39 cm | 1 |
| 39.1 cm and more | 2 |
(4) where 2 or more tapholes are drilled in a maple tree, they must be positioned evenly around the trunk;
(5) the taphole must be drilled using a bit not more than 8 mm in diameter so that the tree is not damaged;
(6) the taphole must not be more than 5 cm deep, including bark thickness;
(7) the tree bark must not be removed or damaged;
(8) only a product registered under the Pest Control Products Act (S.C. 2002, c. 28) may be inserted into a taphole;
(9) all spouts must be removed each year at the latest on 1 June, with care taken not to tear the bark from the tree;
(10) tubing and spouts must be installed, replaced and maintained without damaging the trees.
See Transitional and Final, s. 58
In force: 2018-08-16
24. Maple trees must be tapped in accordance with the following standards:
(1) trees may be tapped once a year only, between 1 January and 30 April;
(2) only maple trees at least 23.1 cm in diameter at 1.30 m above the highest ground level may be tapped;
(3) the maximum number of tapholes in the same maple tree is determined according to the diameter of the tree, in accordance with the following table:
| Diameter of maple tree at 1.30 m above the highest ground level | Maximum number of tapholes |
| Between 23.1 cm and 39 cm | 1 |
| 39.1 cm and more | 2 |
(4) where 2 or more tapholes are drilled in a maple tree, they must be positioned evenly around the trunk;
(5) the taphole must be drilled using a bit not more than 8 mm in diameter so that the tree is not damaged;
(6) the taphole must not be more than 5 cm deep, including bark thickness;
(7) the tree bark must not be removed or damaged;
(8) only a product registered under the Pest Control Products Act (S.C. 2002, c. 28) may be inserted into a taphole;
(9) all spouts must be removed each year at the latest on 1 June, with care taken not to tear the bark from the tree;
(10) tubing and spouts must be installed, replaced and maintained without damaging the trees.
See Transitional and Final, s. 58
