A-20.03 - Act respecting reserved designations and added-value claims

Section 39 Disposition versions

2008-06-15

39. On application and if considered appropriate by the Minister, the Minister may authorize the owner or possessor of a seized product to make the identification of the product compliant with this Act and the regulations of the Minister. Authorization is granted on the advice of the Board and on the conditions the Minister specifies regarding such matters as the packaging and labelling of the product as well as indications, logos, symbols or other markings associated with the product or its identification.

The application must be made in writing to the Minister not later than 30 days after the date of the seizure. It must be submitted with a detailed description of the proposed steps for making the identification of the product compliant with this Act and the regulations of the Minister. The detailed description must include a time frame and indicate a projected completion date.

The application must also be submitted with a written undertaking to pay the costs involved and reimburse the Board for inspection costs and other expenses related to the verification of the product.

If the Board is satisfied with the proof presented by the holder of the authorization to the effect that the identification of the product has been made compliant with this Act and the regulations of the Minister, it certifies that fact in writing.

The seizure is lifted on the date the holder of the authorization receives the certificate. The Board so informs the Minister in writing.

2006, c. 4, s. 39.