21.4. The Minister may replace or reconstitute all or part of any plan or book of reference forming part of his records in order to ensure its conservation and facilitate its consultation.
He shall determine the means to be used for the replacement or reconstitution of the plan or book of reference and the manner in which the replacement or reconstitution is to be carried out in order to ensure the authenticity of the new document.
Where the plan or book of reference is replaced, the Minister shall collate the reproduction with the original and certify in writing that it is true to the original.
Where the plan or book of reference is reconstituted, the Minister shall certify in writing that the reconstituted plan or book has the same force as the original.
Every plan or book of reference that has been so certified has the same authenticity, validity and effect as the plan or book of reference it replaces or reconstitutes.
1985, c. 22, s. 51; 1993, c. 52, s. 17.