79. A body’s designation is valid for a period of 5 years.
On expiry, it is automatically renewed for the same period, provided that(1) the body has filed with the Société and the Minister, not later than 6 months prior to expiry, a report on the implementation and effectiveness of the deposit-refund system during the designation in progress, which must also include consultations and discussions with environmental groups and consumers, the dates of the consultations and discussions, the topics discussed, the recommendations made and any follow-up action taken;
(2) the report sets out the body’s strategic aims and priorities for the deposit-refund system for the new 5-year period; and
(3) the Société declares to the designated management body that it is satisfied with the report, not later than 4 months before the expiry of designation.
972-2022O.C. 972-2022, s. 79.