C-61.1 - Act respecting the conservation and development of wildlife

Section 171.1 Disposition versions

2021-06-11

171.1. Notwithstanding the provisions of sections 165 to 167 and 171, where an offence has been committed in respect of a threatened or vulnerable species of animal or fish, the offender is liable to a fine of not more than $60,000 for a first offence and a fine of not more than $120,000 in the case of any subsequent offence.

Notwithstanding the second paragraph of sections 165, 167 and 171.2, if an offence has been committed in respect of a threatened or vulnerable species of animal or fish, the judge may, in addition to sentencing the offender to payment of a fine, sentence him to imprisonment for a term of not more than 18 months, despite article 231 of the Code of Penal Procedure (chapter C-25.1).

1986, c. 109, s. 38; 1989, c. 37, s. 55; 2021, c. 24, s. 88.

1989-06-22

171.1. Notwithstanding the provisions of sections 165 to 167 and 171, where an offence has been committed in respect of a threatened or vulnerable species of animal or fish, the offender is liable to a fine of not more than $20,000 for a first offence and a fine of not more than $40,000 in the case of any subsequent offence.

1986, c. 109, s. 38; 1989, c. 37, s. 55.

1987-04-01

171.1. Notwithstanding the provisions of sections 165 to 171, where an offence is committed in respect of an animal of a threatened or endangered species determined by regulation of the Government, the maximum penalty shall be twice the penalty prescribed for the offence.

1986, c. 109, s. 38.