C-78 - Forestry Credit Act

Section 1 Disposition versions

2013-04-01

1. In this Act, unless the context indicates otherwise,

(a)  “Minister” means the Minister of Natural Resources and Wildlife;

(b)  “agency” means La Financière agricole du Québec;

(c)  “forestry” means the body of principles and methods necessary for the conservation, cultivation, improvement and management, and for the harvesting and rational utilization of timber stands and of the material resources contained therein or obtainable therefrom;

(d)  “forest” means land covered with timber stands or which, formerly so covered, is not put to any use inconsistent with forestry;

(e)  “forest in the domain of the State” means a State-owned forest;

(f)  “private forest” means a forest that is not State-owned;

(g)  “management plan” means a document which sets out prescriptions for ensuring the utilization of a forest in accordance with established objectives; such document must be revised periodically, pursuant to the directives of the Minister and subject to his approval;

(h)  “bank” means any bank within the meaning of the Bank Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. B-1) or of the Québec Savings Banks Act (R.S.C. 1970, c. B-4);

(i)  “credit union” means any financial services cooperative governed by the Act respecting financial services cooperatives (chapter C-67.3);

(j)  “lender” means a credit union or bank from which a loan has been obtained under subdivision 2 of Division II;

(k)  “forest owner” means a physical person having full ownership of his forest except one engaged in wood processing otherwise than on a small scale industrial basis, as defined by regulation;

(l)  “association” means a legal person, partnership or cooperative whose main object is the development of a private forest and whose production is not for the greater part used to supply a wood processing plant of which majority ownership or control is held by such association or by one or several of its shareholders or members, as the case may be;

(m)  “permit holder” means the holder of a forestry permit for the operation of a sugar bush issued under the Sustainable Forest Development Act (chapter A-18.1);

(n)  “manager” means a person entrusted with the management of lands in the domain of the State by an agreement with the Minister under section 102 of the Forest Act (chapter F-4.1);

(o)  “borrower” means a forest owner, association of owners, permit holder or manager;

(p)  “borrowing” means any borrowing contracted in accordance with this Act;

(q)  “loan” means any loan granted in accordance with this Act;

(r)  “regulation” means a regulation made under this Act.

1975, c. 33, s. 1; 1977, c. 5, s. 14; 1979, c. 81, s. 20; 1982, c. 26, s. 299; 1986, c. 108, s. 238, s. 245; 1987, c. 23, s. 76; 1988, c. 64, s. 587; 1990, c. 64, s. 24; 1992, c. 32, s. 43; 1994, c. 13, s. 16; 1999, c. 40, s. 97; 2000, c. 53, s. 66; 2000, c. 29, s. 633; 2003, c. 8, s. 6; 2006, c. 3, s. 35; 2010, c. 3, s. 283.

2006-04-19

1. In this Act, unless the context indicates otherwise,

(a)  “Minister” means the Minister of Natural Resources and Wildlife;

(b)  “agency” means La Financière agricole du Québec;

(c)  “forestry” means the body of principles and methods necessary for the conservation, cultivation, improvement and management, and for the harvesting and rational utilization of timber stands and of the material resources contained therein or obtainable therefrom;

(d)  “forest” means land covered with timber stands or which, formerly so covered, is not put to any use inconsistent with forestry;

(e)  “forest in the domain of the State” means a State-owned forest;

(f)  “private forest” means a forest that is not State-owned;

(g)  “management plan” means a document which sets out prescriptions for ensuring the utilization of a forest in accordance with established objectives; such document must be revised periodically, pursuant to the directives of the Minister and subject to his approval;

(h)  “bank” means any bank within the meaning of the Bank Act (Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985, chapter B-1) or of the Québec Savings Banks Act (Revised Statutes of Canada, 1970, chapter B-4);

(i)  “credit union” means any financial services cooperative governed by the Act respecting financial services cooperatives (chapter C‐67.3);

(j)  “lender” means a credit union or bank from which a loan has been obtained under subdivision 2 of Division II;

(k)  “forest owner” means a physical person having full ownership of his forest except one engaged in wood processing otherwise than on a small scale industrial basis, as defined by regulation;

(l)  “association” means a legal person, partnership or cooperative whose main object is the development of a private forest and whose production is not for the greater part used to supply a wood processing plant of which majority ownership or control is held by such association or by one or several of its shareholders or members, as the case may be;

(m)  “permit holder” means a person to whom a forest management permit is issued under the Forest Act (chapter F‐4.1), for the management of a sugar bush;

(n)  “manager” means a person entrusted with the management of lands in the domain of the State by an agreement with the Minister under section 102 of the Forest Act;

(o)  “borrower” means a forest owner, association of owners, permit holder or manager;

(p)  “borrowing” means any borrowing contracted in accordance with this Act;

(q)  “loan” means any loan granted in accordance with this Act;

(r)  “regulation” means a regulation made under this Act.

1975, c. 33, s. 1; 1977, c. 5, s. 14; 1979, c. 81, s. 20; 1982, c. 26, s. 299; 1986, c. 108, s. 238, s. 245; 1987, c. 23, s. 76; 1988, c. 64, s. 587; 1990, c. 64, s. 24; 1992, c. 32, s. 43; 1994, c. 13, s. 16; 1999, c. 40, s. 97; 2000, c. 53, s. 66; 2000, c. 29, s. 633; 2003, c. 8, s. 6; 2006, c. 3, s. 35.

2003-11-27

1. In this Act, unless the context indicates otherwise,

(a)  “Minister” means the Minister of Natural Resources, Wildlife and Parks;

(b)  “agency” means La Financière agricole du Québec;

(c)  “forestry” means the body of principles and methods necessary for the conservation, cultivation, improvement and management, and for the harvesting and rational utilization of timber stands and of the material resources contained therein or obtainable therefrom;

(d)  “forest” means land covered with timber stands or which, formerly so covered, is not put to any use inconsistent with forestry;

(e)  “forest in the domain of the State” means a State-owned forest;

(f)  “private forest” means a forest that is not State-owned;

(g)  “management plan” means a document which sets out prescriptions for ensuring the utilization of a forest in accordance with established objectives; such document must be revised periodically, pursuant to the directives of the Minister and subject to his approval;

(h)  “bank” means any bank within the meaning of the Bank Act (Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985, chapter B-1) or of the Québec Savings Banks Act (Revised Statutes of Canada, 1970, chapter B-4);

(i)  “credit union” means any financial services cooperative governed by the Act respecting financial services cooperatives (chapter C-67.3);

(j)  “lender” means a credit union or bank from which a loan has been obtained under subdivision 2 of Division II;

(k)  “forest owner” means a physical person having full ownership of his forest except one engaged in wood processing otherwise than on a small scale industrial basis, as defined by regulation;

(l)  “association” means a legal person, partnership or cooperative whose main object is the development of a private forest and whose production is not for the greater part used to supply a wood processing plant of which majority ownership or control is held by such association or by one or several of its shareholders or members, as the case may be;

(m)  “permit holder” means a person to whom a forest management permit is issued under the Forest Act (chapter F-4.1), for the management of a sugar bush;

(n)  “manager” means a person entrusted with the management of lands in the domain of the State by an agreement with the Minister under section 102 of the Forest Act;

(o)  “borrower” means a forest owner, association of owners, permit holder or manager;

(p)  “borrowing” means any borrowing contracted in accordance with this Act;

(q)  “loan” means any loan granted in accordance with this Act;

(r)  “regulation” means a regulation made under this Act.

1975, c. 33, s. 1; 1977, c. 5, s. 14; 1979, c. 81, s. 20; 1982, c. 26, s. 299; 1986, c. 108, s. 238, s. 245; 1987, c. 23, s. 76; 1988, c. 64, s. 587; 1990, c. 64, s. 24; 1992, c. 32, s. 43; 1994, c. 13, s. 16; 1999, c. 40, s. 97; 2000, c. 53, s. 66; 2000, c. 29, s. 633; 2003, c. 8, s. 6.

2001-07-01

1. In this Act, unless the context indicates otherwise,

(a)  “Minister” means the Minister of Natural Resources;

(b)  “agency” means La Financière agricole du Québec;

(c)  “forestry” means the body of principles and methods necessary for the conservation, cultivation, improvement and management, and for the harvesting and rational utilization of timber stands and of the material resources contained therein or obtainable therefrom;

(d)  “forest” means land covered with timber stands or which, formerly so covered, is not put to any use inconsistent with forestry;

(e)  “forest in the domain of the State” means a State-owned forest;

(f)  “private forest” means a forest that is not State-owned;

(g)  “management plan” means a document which sets out prescriptions for ensuring the utilization of a forest in accordance with established objectives; such document must be revised periodically, pursuant to the directives of the Minister and subject to his approval;

(h)  “bank” means any bank within the meaning of the Bank Act (Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985, chapter B-1) or of the Québec Savings Banks Act (Revised Statutes of Canada, 1970, chapter B-4);

(i)  “credit union” means any financial services cooperative governed by the Act respecting financial services cooperatives (chapter C-67.3);

(j)  “lender” means a credit union or bank from which a loan has been obtained under subdivision 2 of Division II;

(k)  “forest owner” means a physical person having full ownership of his forest except one engaged in wood processing otherwise than on a small scale industrial basis, as defined by regulation;

(l)  “association” means a legal person, partnership or cooperative whose main object is the development of a private forest and whose production is not for the greater part used to supply a wood processing plant of which majority ownership or control is held by such association or by one or several of its shareholders or members, as the case may be;

(m)  “permit holder” means a person to whom a forest management permit is issued under the Forest Act (chapter F-4.1), for the management of a sugar bush;

(n)  “manager” means a person entrusted with the management of lands in the domain of the State by an agreement with the Minister under section 102 of the Forest Act;

(o)  “borrower” means a forest owner, association of owners, permit holder or manager;

(p)  “borrowing” means any borrowing contracted in accordance with this Act;

(q)  “loan” means any loan granted in accordance with this Act;

(r)  “regulation” means a regulation made under this Act.

1975, c. 33, s. 1; 1977, c. 5, s. 14; 1979, c. 81, s. 20; 1982, c. 26, s. 299; 1986, c. 108, s. 238, s. 245; 1987, c. 23, s. 76; 1988, c. 64, s. 587; 1990, c. 64, s. 24; 1992, c. 32, s. 43; 1994, c. 13, s. 16; 1999, c. 40, s. 97; 2000, c. 53, s. 66; 2000, c. 29, s. 633.

2001-04-17

1. In this Act, unless the context indicates otherwise,

(a)  “Minister” means the Minister of Natural Resources;

(b)  “agency” means La Financière agricole du Québec;

(c)  “forestry” means the body of principles and methods necessary for the conservation, cultivation, improvement and management, and for the harvesting and rational utilization of timber stands and of the material resources contained therein or obtainable therefrom;

(d)  “forest” means land covered with timber stands or which, formerly so covered, is not put to any use inconsistent with forestry;

(e)  “forest in the domain of the State” means a State-owned forest;

(f)  “private forest” means a forest that is not State-owned;

(g)  “management plan” means a document which sets out prescriptions for ensuring the utilization of a forest in accordance with established objectives; such document must be revised periodically, pursuant to the directives of the Minister and subject to his approval;

(h)  “bank” means any bank within the meaning of the Bank Act (Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985, chapter B-1) or of the Québec Savings Banks Act (Revised Statutes of Canada, 1970, chapter B-4);

(i)  “credit union” means any savings and credit union governed by the Savings and Credit Unions Act (chapter C-4.1);

(j)  “lender” means a credit union or bank from which a loan has been obtained under subdivision 2 of Division II;

(k)  “forest owner” means a physical person having full ownership of his forest except one engaged in wood processing otherwise than on a small scale industrial basis, as defined by regulation;

(l)  “association” means a legal person, partnership or cooperative whose main object is the development of a private forest and whose production is not for the greater part used to supply a wood processing plant of which majority ownership or control is held by such association or by one or several of its shareholders or members, as the case may be;

(m)  “permit holder” means a person to whom a forest management permit is issued under the Forest Act (chapter F-4.1), for the management of a sugar bush;

(n)  “manager” means a person entrusted with the management of lands in the domain of the State by an agreement with the Minister under section 102 of the Forest Act;

(o)  “borrower” means a forest owner, association of owners, permit holder or manager;

(p)  “borrowing” means any borrowing contracted in accordance with this Act;

(q)  “loan” means any loan granted in accordance with this Act;

(r)  “regulation” means a regulation made under this Act.

1975, c. 33, s. 1; 1977, c. 5, s. 14; 1979, c. 81, s. 20; 1982, c. 26, s. 299; 1986, c. 108, s. 238, s. 245; 1987, c. 23, s. 76; 1988, c. 64, s. 587; 1990, c. 64, s. 24; 1992, c. 32, s. 43; 1994, c. 13, s. 16; 1999, c. 40, s. 97; 2000, c. 53, s. 66.

1999-10-22

1. In this Act, unless the context indicates otherwise,

(a)  “Minister” means the Minister of Natural Resources;

(b)  “Bureau” means the Société de financement agricole;

(c)  “forestry” means the body of principles and methods necessary for the conservation, cultivation, improvement and management, and for the harvesting and rational utilization of timber stands and of the material resources contained therein or obtainable therefrom;

(d)  “forest” means land covered with timber stands or which, formerly so covered, is not put to any use inconsistent with forestry;

(e)  “forest in the domain of the State” means a State-owned forest;

(f)  “private forest” means a forest that is not State-owned;

(g)  “management plan” means a document which sets out prescriptions for ensuring the utilization of a forest in accordance with established objectives; such document must be revised periodically, pursuant to the directives of the Minister and subject to his approval;

(h)  “bank” means any bank within the meaning of the Bank Act (Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985, chapter B-1) or of the Québec Savings Banks Act (Revised Statutes of Canada, 1970, chapter B-4);

(i)  “credit union” means any savings and credit union governed by the Savings and Credit Unions Act (chapter C-4.1);

(j)  “lender” means a credit union or bank from which a loan has been obtained under subdivision 2 of Division II;

(k)  “forest owner” means a physical person having full ownership of his forest except one engaged in wood processing otherwise than on a small scale industrial basis, as defined by regulation;

(l)  “association” means a legal person, partnership or cooperative whose main object is the development of a private forest and whose production is not for the greater part used to supply a wood processing plant of which majority ownership or control is held by such association or by one or several of its shareholders or members, as the case may be;

(m)  “permit holder” means a person to whom a forest management permit is issued under the Forest Act (chapter F-4.1), for the management of a sugar bush;

(n)  “manager” means a person entrusted with the management of lands in the domain of the State by an agreement with the Minister under section 102 of the Forest Act;

(o)  “borrower” means a forest owner, association of owners, permit holder or manager;

(p)  “borrowing” means any borrowing contracted in accordance with this Act;

(q)  “loan” means any loan granted in accordance with this Act;

(r)  “regulation” means a regulation made under this Act.

1975, c. 33, s. 1; 1977, c. 5, s. 14; 1979, c. 81, s. 20; 1982, c. 26, s. 299; 1986, c. 108, s. 238, s. 245; 1987, c. 23, s. 76; 1988, c. 64, s. 587; 1990, c. 64, s. 24; 1992, c. 32, s. 43; 1994, c. 13, s. 16; 1999, c. 40, s. 97.

1994-06-17

1. In this Act, unless the context indicates otherwise,

(a)  “Minister” means the Minister of Natural Resources;

(b)  “Bureau” means the Société de financement agricole;

(c)  “forestry” means the body of principles and methods necessary for the conservation, cultivation, improvement and management, and for the harvesting and rational utilization of timber stands and of the material resources contained therein or obtainable therefrom;

(d)  “forest” means land covered with timber stands or which, formerly so covered, is not put to any use inconsistent with forestry;

(e)  “forest in the public domain” means a state-owned forest;

(f)  “private forest” means a forest that is not state-owned;

(g)  “management plan” means a document which sets out prescriptions for ensuring the utilization of a forest in accordance with established objectives; such document must be revised periodically, pursuant to the directives of the Minister and subject to his approval;

(h)  “bank” means any bank within the meaning of the Bank Act (Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985, chapter B-1) or of the Québec Savings Banks Act (Revised Statutes of Canada, 1970, chapter B-4);

(i)  “credit union” means any savings and credit union governed by the Savings and Credit Unions Act (chapter C-4.1);

(j)  “lender” means a credit union or bank from which a loan has been obtained under subdivision 2 of Division II;

(k)  “forest owner” means a physical person having full ownership of his forest except one engaged in wood processing otherwise than on a small scale industrial basis, as defined by regulation;

(l)  “association” means a corporation, partnership or cooperative whose main object is the development of a private forest and whose production is not for the greater part used to supply a wood processing plant of which majority ownership or control is held by such association or by one or several of its shareholders or members, as the case may be;

(m)  “permit holder” means a person to whom a forest management permit is issued under the Forest Act (chapter F-4.1), for the management of a sugar bush;

(n)  “manager” means a person entrusted with the management of lands in the public domain by an agreement with the Minister under section 102 of the Forest Act;

(o)  “borrower” means a forest owner, association of owners, permit holder or manager;

(p)  “borrowing” means any borrowing contracted in accordance with this Act;

(q)  “loan” means any loan granted in accordance with this Act;

(r)  “regulation” means a regulation made under this Act.

1975, c. 33, s. 1; 1977, c. 5, s. 14; 1979, c. 81, s. 20; 1982, c. 26, s. 299; 1986, c. 108, s. 238, s. 245; 1987, c. 23, s. 76; 1988, c. 64, s. 587; 1990, c. 64, s. 24; 1992, c. 32, s. 43; 1994, c. 13, s. 16.

1993-06-17

1. In this Act, unless the context indicates otherwise,

(a)  “Minister” means the Minister of Forests;

(b)  “Bureau” means the Société de financement agricole;

(c)  “forestry” means the body of principles and methods necessary for the conservation, cultivation, improvement and management, and for the harvesting and rational utilization of timber stands and of the material resources contained therein or obtainable therefrom;

(d)  “forest” means land covered with timber stands or which, formerly so covered, is not put to any use inconsistent with forestry;

(e)  “forest in the public domain” means a state-owned forest;

(f)  “private forest” means a forest that is not state-owned;

(g)  “management plan” means a document which sets out prescriptions for ensuring the utilization of a forest in accordance with established objectives; such document must be revised periodically, pursuant to the directives of the Minister and subject to his approval;

(h)  “bank” means any bank within the meaning of the Bank Act (Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985, chapter B-1) or of the Québec Savings Banks Act (Revised Statutes of Canada, 1970, chapter B-4);

(i)  “credit union” means any savings and credit union governed by the Savings and Credit Unions Act (chapter C-4.1);

(j)  “lender” means a credit union or bank from which a loan has been obtained under subdivision 2 of Division II;

(k)  “forest owner” means a physical person having full ownership of his forest except one engaged in wood processing otherwise than on a small scale industrial basis, as defined by regulation;

(l)  “association” means a corporation, partnership or cooperative whose main object is the development of a private forest and whose production is not for the greater part used to supply a wood processing plant of which majority ownership or control is held by such association or by one or several of its shareholders or members, as the case may be;

(m)  “permit holder” means a person to whom a forest management permit is issued under the Forest Act (chapter F-4.1), for the management of a sugar bush;

(n)  “manager” means a person entrusted with the management of lands in the public domain by an agreement with the Minister under section 102 of the Forest Act;

(o)  “borrower” means a forest owner, association of owners, permit holder or manager;

(p)  “borrowing” means any borrowing contracted in accordance with this Act;

(q)  “loan” means any loan granted in accordance with this Act;

(r)  “regulation” means a regulation made under this Act.

1975, c. 33, s. 1; 1977, c. 5, s. 14; 1979, c. 81, s. 20; 1982, c. 26, s. 299; 1986, c. 108, s. 238, s. 245; 1987, c. 23, s. 76; 1988, c. 64, s. 587; 1990, c. 64, s. 24; 1992, c. 32, s. 43.

1991-01-30

1. In this Act, unless the context indicates otherwise,

(a)  “Minister” means the Minister of Forests;

(b)  “Bureau” means the Office du crédit agricole du Québec;

(c)  “forestry” means the body of principles and methods necessary for the conservation, cultivation, improvement and management, and for the harvesting and rational utilization of timber stands and of the material resources contained therein or obtainable therefrom;

(d)  “forest” means land covered with timber stands or which, formerly so covered, is not put to any use inconsistent with forestry;

(e)  “forest in the public domain” means a state-owned forest;

(f)  “private forest” means a forest that is not state-owned;

(g)  “management plan” means a document which sets out prescriptions for ensuring the utilization of a forest in accordance with established objectives; such document must be revised periodically, pursuant to the directives of the Minister and subject to his approval;

(h)  “bank” means any bank within the meaning of the Bank Act (Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985, chapter B-1) or of the Québec Savings Banks Act (Revised Statutes of Canada, 1970, chapter B-4);

(i)  “credit union” means any savings and credit union governed by the Savings and Credit Unions Act (chapter C-4.1);

(j)  “lender” means a credit union or bank from which a loan has been obtained under subdivision 2 of Division II;

(k)  “forest owner” means a physical person having full ownership of his forest except one engaged in wood processing otherwise than on a small scale industrial basis, as defined by regulation;

(l)  “association” means a corporation, partnership or cooperative whose main object is the development of a private forest and whose production is not for the greater part used to supply a wood processing plant of which majority ownership or control is held by such association or by one or several of its shareholders or members, as the case may be;

(m)  “permit holder” means a person to whom a forest management permit is issued under the Forest Act (chapter F-4.1), for the management of a sugar bush;

(n)  “manager” means a person entrusted with the management of lands in the public domain by an agreement with the Minister under section 102 of the Forest Act;

(o)  “borrower” means a forest owner, association of owners, permit holder or manager;

(p)  “borrowing” means any borrowing contracted in accordance with this Act;

(q)  “loan” means any loan granted in accordance with this Act;

(r)  “regulation” means a regulation made under this Act.

1975, c. 33, s. 1; 1977, c. 5, s. 14; 1979, c. 81, s. 20; 1982, c. 26, s. 299; 1986, c. 108, s. 238, s. 245; 1987, c. 23, s. 76; 1988, c. 64, s. 587; 1990, c. 64, s. 24.

1989-03-15

1. In this Act, unless the context indicates otherwise,

(a)  “Minister” means the Minister of Energy and Resources;

(b)  “Bureau” means the Office du crédit agricole du Québec;

(c)  “forestry” means the body of principles and methods necessary for the conservation, cultivation, improvement and management, and for the harvesting and rational utilization of timber stands and of the material resources contained therein or obtainable therefrom;

(d)  “forest” means land covered with timber stands or which, formerly so covered, is not put to any use inconsistent with forestry;

(e)  “forest in the public domain” means a state-owned forest;

(f)  “private forest” means a forest that is not state-owned;

(g)  “management plan” means a document which sets out prescriptions for ensuring the utilization of a forest in accordance with established objectives; such document must be revised periodically, pursuant to the directives of the Minister and subject to his approval;

(h)  “bank” means any bank within the meaning of the Bank Act (Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985, chapter B-1) or of the Québec Savings Banks Act (Revised Statutes of Canada, 1970, chapter B-4);

(i)  “credit union” means any savings and credit union governed by the Savings and Credit Unions Act (chapter C-4.1);

(j)  “lender” means a credit union or bank from which a loan has been obtained under subdivision 2 of Division II;

(k)  “forest owner” means a physical person having full ownership of his forest except one engaged in wood processing otherwise than on a small scale industrial basis, as defined by regulation;

(l)  “association” means a corporation, partnership or cooperative whose main object is the development of a private forest and whose production is not for the greater part used to supply a wood processing plant of which majority ownership or control is held by such association or by one or several of its shareholders or members, as the case may be;

(m)  “permit holder” means a person to whom a forest management permit is issued under the Forest Act (chapter F-4.1), for the management of a sugar bush;

(n)  “manager” means a person entrusted with the management of lands in the public domain by an agreement with the Minister under section 102 of the Forest Act;

(o)  “borrower” means a forest owner, association of owners, permit holder or manager;

(p)  “borrowing” means any borrowing contracted in accordance with this Act;

(q)  “loan” means any loan granted in accordance with this Act;

(r)  “regulation” means a regulation made under this Act.

1975, c. 33, s. 1; 1977, c. 5, s. 14; 1979, c. 81, s. 20; 1982, c. 26, s. 299; 1986, c. 108, s. 238, s. 245; 1987, c. 23, s. 76; 1988, c. 64, s. 587.

1988-12-12

1. In this Act, unless the context indicates otherwise,

(a)  “Minister” means the Minister of Energy and Resources;

(b)  “Bureau” means the Office du crédit agricole du Québec;

(c)  “forestry” means the body of principles and methods necessary for the conservation, cultivation, improvement and management, and for the harvesting and rational utilization of timber stands and of the material resources contained therein or obtainable therefrom;

(d)  “forest” means land covered with timber stands or which, formerly so covered, is not put to any use inconsistent with forestry;

(e)  “forest in the public domain” means a state-owned forest;

(f)  “private forest” means a forest that is not state-owned;

(g)  “management plan” means a document which sets out prescriptions for ensuring the utilization of a forest in accordance with established objectives; such document must be revised periodically, pursuant to the directives of the Minister and subject to his approval;

(h)  “bank” means any bank within the meaning of the Bank Act (Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985, chapter B-1) or of the Québec Savings Banks Act (Revised Statutes of Canada, 1970, chapter B-4);

(i)  “credit union” means any savings and credit union governed by the Savings and Credit Unions Act (chapter C-4);

(j)  “lender” means a credit union or bank from which a loan has been obtained under subdivision 2 of Division II;

(k)  “forest owner” means a physical person having full ownership of his forest except one engaged in wood processing otherwise than on a small scale industrial basis, as defined by regulation;

(l)  “association” means a corporation, partnership or cooperative whose main object is the development of a private forest and whose production is not for the greater part used to supply a wood processing plant of which majority ownership or control is held by such association or by one or several of its shareholders or members, as the case may be;

(m)  “permit holder” means a person to whom a forest management permit is issued under the Forest Act (chapter F-4.1), for the management of a sugar bush;

(n)  “manager” means a person entrusted with the management of lands in the public domain by an agreement with the Minister under section 102 of the Forest Act;

(o)  “borrower” means a forest owner, association of owners, permit holder or manager;

(p)  “borrowing” means any borrowing contracted in accordance with this Act;

(q)  “loan” means any loan granted in accordance with this Act;

(r)  “regulation” means a regulation made under this Act.

1975, c. 33, s. 1; 1977, c. 5, s. 14; 1979, c. 81, s. 20; 1982, c. 26, s. 299; 1986, c. 108, s. 238, s. 245; 1987, c. 23, s. 76.

1987-05-27

1. In this Act, unless the context indicates otherwise,

(a)  “Minister” means the Minister of Energy and Resources;

(b)  “Bureau” means the Office du crédit agricole du Québec;

(c)  “forestry” means the body of principles and methods necessary for the conservation, cultivation, improvement and management, and for the harvesting and rational utilization of timber stands and of the material resources contained therein or obtainable therefrom;

(d)  “forest” means land covered with timber stands or which, formerly so covered, is not put to any use inconsistent with forestry;

(e)  “forest in the public domain” means a state-owned forest;

(f)  “private forest” means a forest that is not state-owned;

(g)  “management plan” means a document which sets out prescriptions for ensuring the utilization of a forest in accordance with established objectives; such document must be revised periodically, pursuant to the directives of the Minister and subject to his approval;

(h)  “bank” means any bank within the meaning of the Bank Act (Statutes of Canada, 1980-81, chapter 40) or of the Québec Savings Banks Act (Revised Statutes of Canada, 1970, chapter B-4);

(i)  “credit union” means any savings and credit union governed by the Savings and Credit Unions Act (chapter C-4);

(j)  “lender” means a credit union or bank from which a loan has been obtained under subdivision 2 of Division II;

(k)  “forest owner” means a physical person having full ownership of his forest except one engaged in wood processing otherwise than on a small scale industrial basis, as defined by regulation;

(l)  “association” means a corporation, partnership or cooperative whose main object is the development of a private forest and whose production is not for the greater part used to supply a wood processing plant of which majority ownership or control is held by such association or by one or several of its shareholders or members, as the case may be;

(m)  “permit holder” means a person to whom a forest management permit is issued under the Forest Act (chapter F-4.1), for the management of a sugar bush;

(n)  “manager” means a person entrusted with the management of lands in the public domain by an agreement with the Minister under section 102 of the Forest Act;

(o)  “borrower” means a forest owner, association of owners, permit holder or manager;

(p)  “borrowing” means any borrowing contracted in accordance with this Act;

(q)  “loan” means any loan granted in accordance with this Act;

(r)  “regulation” means a regulation made under this Act.

1975, c. 33, s. 1; 1977, c. 5, s. 14; 1979, c. 81, s. 20; 1982, c. 26, s. 299; 1986, c. 108, s. 238, s. 245; 1987, c. 23, s. 76.

1987-04-01

1. In this Act, unless the context indicates otherwise,

(a)  “Minister” means the Minister of Energy and Resources;

(b)  “Bureau” means the Office du crédit agricole du Québec;

(c)  “forestry” means the body of principles and methods necessary for the conservation, cultivation, improvement and management, and for the harvesting and rational utilization of timber stands and of the material resources contained therein or obtainable therefrom;

(d)  “forest” means land covered with timber stands or which, formerly so covered, is not put to any use inconsistent with forestry;

(e)  “forest in the public domain” means a state-owned forest;

(f)  “private forest” means a forest that is not state-owned;

(g)  “management plan” means a document which sets out prescriptions for ensuring the utilization of a forest in accordance with established objectives; such document must be revised periodically, pursuant to the directives of the Minister and subject to his approval;

(h)  “bank” means any bank within the meaning of the Bank Act (Statutes of Canada, 1980-81, chapter 40) or of the Québec Savings Banks Act (Revised Statutes of Canada, 1970, chapter B-4);

(i)  “credit union” means any savings and credit union governed by the Savings and Credit Unions Act (chapter C-4);

(j)  “lender” means a credit union or bank from which a loan has been obtained under subdivision 2 of Division II;

(k)  “forest owner” means a physical person having full ownership of his forest except one engaged in wood processing otherwise than on a small scale industrial basis, as defined by regulation;

(l)  “association” means a corporation, partnership or cooperative whose main object is the development of a private forest and whose production is not for the greater part used to supply a wood processing plant of which majority ownership or control is held by such association or by one or several of its shareholders or members, as the case may be;

(m)  “permit holder” means a person to whom a forest management permit is issued under the Forest Act (chapter F-4.1), for the management of a sugar bush;

(n)  “manager” means a person entrusted with the management of public lands by an agreement with the Minister under section 102 of the Forest Act;

(o)  “borrower” means a forest owner, association of owners, permit holder or manager;

(p)  “borrowing” means any borrowing contracted in accordance with this Act;

(q)  “loan” means any loan granted in accordance with this Act;

(r)  “regulation” means a regulation made under this Act.

1975, c. 33, s. 1; 1977, c. 5, s. 14; 1979, c. 81, s. 20; 1982, c. 26, s. 299; 1986, c. 108, s. 238, s. 245.

1983-12-21

1. In this act, unless the context indicates otherwise,

(a)  “Minister” means the Minister of Energy and Resources;

(b)  “Bureau” means the Office du crédit agricole du Québec;

(c)  “forestry” means the body of principles and methods necessary for the conservation, cultivation, improvement and management, and for the harvesting and rational utilization of timber stands and of the material resources contained therein or obtainable therefrom;

(d)  “forest” means land covered with timber stands or which, formerly so covered, is not put to any use inconsistent with forestry;

(e)  “public forest” means a state-owned forest;

(f)  “private forest” means a forest that is not state-owned;

(g)  “management plan” means a document which sets out prescriptions for ensuring the utilization of a forest in accordance with established objectives; such document must be revised periodically, pursuant to the directives of the Minister and subject to his approval;

(h)  “bank” means any bank within the meaning of the Bank Act (Statutes of Canada, 1980-81, chapter 40) or of the Québec Savings Banks Act (Revised Statutes of Canada, 1970, chapter B-4);

(i)  “credit union” means any savings and credit union governed by the Savings and Credit Unions Act (chapter C-4);

(j)  “lender” means a credit union or bank from which a loan has been obtained under subdivision 2 of Division II;

(k)  “forest owner” means a physical person having full ownership of his forest except one engaged in wood processing otherwise than on a small scale industrial basis, as defined by regulation;

(l)  “association” means a corporation, partnership or cooperative whose main object is the development of a private forest and whose production is not for the greater part used to supply a wood processing plant of which majority ownership or control is held by such association or by one or several of its shareholders or members, as the case may be;

(m)  “permit holder” means a person to whom a permit is issued under the Lands and Forests Act to cultivate and operate a sugary on public lands, and who has at least two years of relevant experience;

(n)  “manager” means a person entrusted with the management of public lands by an agreement with the Minister under sections 118 to 120 of the Lands and Forests Act;

(o)  “borrower” means a forest owner, association of owners, permit holder or manager;

(p)  “borrowing” means any borrowing contracted in accordance with this act;

(q)  “loan” means any loan granted in accordance with this act;

(r)  “regulation” means a regulation made under this act.

1975, c. 33, s. 1; 1977, c. 5, s. 14; 1979, c. 81, s. 20; 1982, c. 26, s. 299.

1980-12-01

1. In this act, unless the context indicates otherwise,

(a)  “Minister” means the Minister of Energy and Resources;

(b)  “Bureau” means the Office du crédit agricole du Québec;

(c)  “forestry” means the body of principles and methods necessary for the conservation, cultivation, improvement and management, and for the harvesting and rational utilization of timber stands and of the material resources contained therein or obtainable therefrom;

(d)  “forest” means land covered with timber stands or which, formerly so covered, is not put to any use inconsistent with forestry;

(e)  “public forest” means a state-owned forest;

(f)  “private forest” means a forest that is not state-owned;

(g)  “management plan” means a document which sets out prescriptions for ensuring the utilization of a forest in accordance with established objectives; such document must be revised periodically, pursuant to the directives of the Minister and subject to his approval;

(h)  “bank” means any bank within the meaning of the Bank Act (Statutes of Canada, 1980-81, chapter 40) or of the Québec Savings Banks Act (Revised Statutes of Canada, 1970, chapter B-4);

(i)  “credit union” means any savings and credit union governed by the Savings and Credit Unions Act (chapter C-4);

(j)  “lender” means a credit union or bank from which a loan has been obtained under subdivision 2 of Division II;

(k)  “forest owner” means a physical person having full ownership of his forest except one engaged in wood processing otherwise than on a small scale industrial basis, as defined by regulation;

(l)  “association” means a corporation, partnership or cooperative association whose main object is the development of a private forest and whose production is not for the greater part used to supply a wood processing plant of which majority ownership or control is held by such association or by one or several of its shareholders or members, as the case may be;

(m)  “permit holder” means a person to whom a permit is issued under the Lands and Forests Act to cultivate and operate a sugary on public lands, and who has at least two years of relevant experience;

(n)  “manager” means a person entrusted with the management of public lands by an agreement with the Minister under sections 118 to 120 of the Lands and Forests Act;

(o)  “borrower” means a forest owner, association of owners, permit holder or manager;

(p)  “borrowing” means any borrowing contracted in accordance with this act;

(q)  “loan” means any loan granted in accordance with this act;

(r)  “regulation” means a regulation made under this act.

1975, c. 33, s. 1; 1977, c. 5, s. 14; 1979, c. 81, s. 20.

1980-04-01

1. In this act, unless the context indicates otherwise,

(a)  “Minister” means the Minister of Energy and Resources;

(b)  “Bureau” means the Office du crédit agricole du Québec;

(c)  “forestry” means the body of principles and methods necessary for the conservation, cultivation, improvement and management, and for the harvesting and rational utilization of timber stands and of the material resources contained therein or obtainable therefrom;

(d)  “forest” means land covered with timber stands or which, formerly so covered, is not put to any use inconsistent with forestry;

(e)  “public forest” means a state-owned forest;

(f)  “private forest” means a forest that is not state-owned;

(g)  “management plan” means a document which sets out prescriptions for ensuring the utilization of a forest in accordance with established objectives; such document must be revised periodically, pursuant to the directives of the Minister and subject to his approval;

(h)  “bank” means any bank within the meaning of the Bank Act (Revised Statutes of Canada, 1970, chapter B-1) or of the Québec Savings Banks Act (Revised Statutes of Canada, 1970, chapter B-4);

(i)  “credit union” means any savings and credit union governed by the Savings and Credit Unions Act (chapter C-4);

(j)  “lender” means a credit union or bank from which a loan has been obtained under subdivision 2 of Division II;

(k)  “forest owner” means a physical person having full ownership of his forest except one engaged in wood processing otherwise than on a small scale industrial basis, as defined by regulation;

(l)  “association” means a corporation, partnership or cooperative association whose main object is the development of a private forest and whose production is not for the greater part used to supply a wood processing plant of which majority ownership or control is held by such association or by one or several of its shareholders or members, as the case may be;

(m)  “permit holder” means a person to whom a permit is issued under the Lands and Forests Act to cultivate and operate a sugary on public lands, and who has at least two years of relevant experience;

(n)  “manager” means a person entrusted with the management of public lands by an agreement with the Minister under sections 118 to 120 of the Lands and Forests Act;

(o)  “borrower” means a forest owner, association of owners, permit holder or manager;

(p)  “borrowing” means any borrowing contracted in accordance with this act;

(q)  “loan” means any loan granted in accordance with this act;

(r)  “regulation” means a regulation made under this act.

1975, c. 33, s. 1; 1977, c. 5, s. 14; 1979, c. 81, s. 20.

1977-12-31

1. In this act, unless the context indicates otherwise,

(a)  “Minister” means the Minister of Lands and Forests;

(b)  “Bureau” means the Office du crédit agricole du Québec;

(c)  “forestry” means the body of principles and methods necessary for the conservation, cultivation, improvement and management, and for the harvesting and rational utilization of timber stands and of the material resources contained therein or obtainable therefrom;

(d)  “forest” means land covered with timber stands or which, formerly so covered, is not put to any use inconsistent with forestry;

(e)  “public forest” means a state-owned forest;

(f)  “private forest” means a forest that is not state-owned;

(g)  “management plan” means a document which sets out prescriptions for ensuring the utilization of a forest in accordance with established objectives; such document must be revised periodically, pursuant to the directives of the Minister and subject to his approval;

(h)  “bank” means any bank within the meaning of the Bank Act (Revised Statutes of Canada, 1970, chapter B-1) or of the Québec Savings Banks Act (Revised Statutes of Canada, 1970, chapter B-4);

(i)  “credit union” means any savings and credit union governed by the Savings and Credit Unions Act (chapter C-4);

(j)  “lender” means a credit union or bank from which a loan has been obtained under subdivision 2 of Division II;

(k)  “forest owner” means a physical person having full ownership of his forest except one engaged in wood processing otherwise than on a small scale industrial basis, as defined by regulation;

(l)  “association” means a corporation, partnership or cooperative association whose main object is the development of a private forest and whose production is not for the greater part used to supply a wood processing plant of which majority ownership or control is held by such association or by one or several of its shareholders or members, as the case may be;

(m)  “permit holder” means a person to whom a permit is issued under the Lands and Forests Act to cultivate and operate a sugary on public lands, and who has at least two years of relevant experience;

(n)  “manager” means a person entrusted with the management of public lands by an agreement with the Minister under sections 118 to 120 of the Lands and Forests Act;

(o)  “borrower” means a forest owner, association of owners, permit holder or manager;

(p)  “borrowing” means any borrowing contracted in accordance with this act;

(q)  “loan” means any loan granted in accordance with this act;

(r)  “regulation” means a regulation made under this act.

1975, c. 33, s. 1; 1977, c. 5, s. 14.