Q-2, r. 21 - Regulation respecting waterworks and sewer services

Section 60 Disposition versions

2013-07-18

60. A monetary administrative penalty of $500 in the case of a natural person or $2,500 in other cases may be imposed on any person who fails

(1)  to ensure that every construction or installation of waterworks and sewer equipment comply with the plans and specifications referred to in the authorization issued by the Minister in accordance with section 3;

(2)  to make a connection according to the conditions provided for in section 14;

(3)  to ensure impartial service among subscribers in accordance with section 19;

(4)  to prevent any consumption of water in the case provided for in section 22 in accordance with the second paragraph of that section;

(5)  to connect a building to the waterworks and sewer system in the case and on the conditions provided for in the first paragraph of section 24;

(6)  to continue the service to a subscriber on the same conditions as those provided for in an agreement that is renewed under section 26;

(7)  to ensure that the pressure of a waterworks system complies with the standards prescribed by section 27;

(8)  to reimburse a subscriber proportionately to the duration of the interruption of service, as a reduction in the subscription fee, in accordance with the second paragraph of section 30;

(9)  to comply with the amount that may be claimed in the case provided for in the second paragraph of section 36;

(10)  to allow access for the needs of the service to the persons referred to in section 37, in accordance with the first paragraph of that section;

(11)  to inform the Minister in writing or to give reasons for the decision when ceasing to operate a waterworks and sewer system in accordance with the conditions provided for in section 57.

The penalty provided for in the first paragraph may also be imposed on any person who

(1)  modifies the rates or applies new ones without first informing the Minister or without following the procedures prescribed by sections 41 and 42 in contravention of section 40;

(2)  applies, for subscribers referred to in section 44, rates that are not uniform in contravention of section 44;

(3)  charges an annual rental for a meter greater than 10% of the purchase and installation cost, in contravention of section 46;

(4)  collects the payment of subscriptions without complying with the terms prescribed by section 47 and without an agreement to that effect.

O.C. 668-2013, s. 5.