P-29 - Food Products Act

Section 45 Disposition versions

2021-12-08

45. Every person who contravenes any of the following provisions is liable to a fine of $2,500 to $25,000:

(1)  a provision of any of sections 3.3 to 3.5, the second paragraph of section 33.0.0.1 and sections 33.2, 33.3.1, 35 and 37;

(2)  a condition or restriction indicated on the person’s permit pursuant to section 10 or 11 or a condition of an authorization issued under section 11.1;

(3)  the second paragraph of section 32.1, or furnishes erroneous, falsified or misleading information or documents;

(4)  a provision of a regulation under section 7;

(5)  a provision of a regulation under any of the following paragraphs of section 40:

(a)  paragraph a, c or j concerning the inscription of a production lot number;

(b)  paragraph e.8, f, g.1 or k.2 concerning registers other than registers relating to inedible products;

(c)  paragraph g concerning conditions or restrictions attaching to a category of permits;

(d)  paragraph c, d or j concerning the absence of inscription on the containers of inedible products and, in the case of the latter paragraph, on the means of transport of inedible products.

The following are also liable to the fine prescribed by the first paragraph:

(1)  every person who, in any way hinders or attempts to hinder the work of an authorized person or an investigator in the exercise of his functions, in particular by misleading or attempting to mislead him, by molesting, intimidating, impeding or insulting him, or, in the case of an authorized person, by refusing or neglecting to obey an order he is authorized to issue under this Act or the regulations; and

Not in force

(2)  every person who operates an establishment, premises or a vehicle while the person’s registration is suspended or revoked under section 8.2.

1975, c. 40, s. 7; 1986, c. 58, s. 79; 1990, c. 4, s. 672; 1991, c. 33, s. 98; 1992, c. 61, s. 452; 1993, c. 53, s. 4; 1997, c. 68, s. 9; 2000, c. 26, s. 46; 2009, c. 10, s. 39; 2021, c. 29, s. 36.

2021-10-06

45. Every person who contravenes any of the following provisions is liable to a fine of $2,500 to $25,000:

(1)  a provision of any of sections 3.3 to 3.5, the second paragraph of section 33.0.0.1 and sections 33.2, 33.3.1, 35 and 37;

(2)  a condition or restriction indicated on the person’s permit pursuant to section 10 or 11 or a condition of an authorization issued under section 11.1;

(3)  the second paragraph of section 32.1, or furnishes erroneous, falsified or misleading information or documents;

(4)  a provision of a regulation under section 7;

(5)  a provision of a regulation under any of the following paragraphs of section 40:

(a)  paragraph a, c or j concerning the inscription of a production lot number;

(b)  paragraph e.8, f, g.1 or k.2 concerning registers other than registers relating to inedible products;

(c)  paragraph g concerning conditions or restrictions attaching to a category of permits;

(d)  paragraph c, d or j concerning the absence of inscription on the containers of inedible products and, in the case of the latter paragraph, on the means of transport of inedible products.

1975, c. 40, s. 7; 1986, c. 58, s. 79; 1990, c. 4, s. 672; 1991, c. 33, s. 98; 1992, c. 61, s. 452; 1993, c. 53, s. 4; 1997, c. 68, s. 9; 2000, c. 26, s. 46; 2009, c. 10, s. 39; 2021, c. 29, s. 36.

2009-07-01

45. Every person who contravenes any of the following provisions is liable to a fine of $1,000 to $6,000 and, for any subsequent contravention, to a fine of $3,000 to $18,000:

(1)  a provision of any of sections 3.3 to 3.5, the second paragraph of section 33.0.0.1 and sections 33.2, 33.3.1, 36 and 37;

(2)  a condition or restriction indicated on the person’s permit pursuant to section 10 or 11 or a condition of an authorization issued under section 11.1;

(3)  the second paragraph of section 32.1, or furnishes erroneous, falsified or misleading information or documents;

(4)  a provision of a regulation under section 7;

(5)  a provision of a regulation under any of the following paragraphs of section 40:

(a)  paragraph a, c or j concerning the inscription of a production lot number;

(b)  paragraph e.8, f, g.1 or k.2 concerning registers other than registers relating to inedible products;

(c)  paragraph g concerning conditions or restrictions attaching to a category of permits;

(d)  paragraph c, d or j concerning the absence of inscription on the containers of inedible products and, in the case of the latter paragraph, on the means of transport of inedible products.

1975, c. 40, s. 7; 1986, c. 58, s. 79; 1990, c. 4, s. 672; 1991, c. 33, s. 98; 1992, c. 61, s. 452; 1993, c. 53, s. 4; 1997, c. 68, s. 9; 2000, c. 26, s. 46; 2009, c. 10, s. 39.

2000-06-16

45. Every person who contravenes any of the following provisions is liable to a fine of $1,000 to $6,000 and, for any subsequent contravention, to a fine of $3,000 to $18,000:

(1)  a provision of any of sections 3.3 to 3.5, 33.2, 33.3.1, 36 and 37;

(2)  a condition or restriction indicated on the person’s permit pursuant to section 10 or 11 or a condition of an authorization issued under section 11.1;

(3)  the second paragraph of section 32.1, or furnishes erroneous, falsified or misleading information or documents;

(4)  a provision of a regulation under section 7;

(5)  a provision of a regulation under any of the following paragraphs of section 40:

(a)  paragraph a, c or j concerning the inscription of a production lot number;

(b)  paragraph e.8, f, g.1 or k.2 concerning registers other than registers relating to inedible products;

(c)  paragraph g concerning conditions or restrictions attaching to a category of permits;

(d)  paragraph c, d or j concerning the absence of inscription on the containers of inedible products and, in the case of the latter paragraph, on the means of transport of inedible products.

1975, c. 40, s. 7; 1986, c. 58, s. 79; 1990, c. 4, s. 672; 1991, c. 33, s. 98; 1992, c. 61, s. 452; 1993, c. 53, s. 4; 1997, c. 68, s. 9; 2000, c. 26, s. 46.

1997-11-11

45. Every person who contravenes the conditions or restrictions indicated on his permit in accordance with section 10, 11 or any condition for an authorization issued under section 11.1 or with any of sections 33.2, 33.3.1, 36 and 37, is liable to a fine of $1 000 to $3 000 and, for any subsequent contravention, to a fine of $3 000 to $9 000.

1975, c. 40, s. 7; 1986, c. 58, s. 79; 1990, c. 4, s. 672; 1991, c. 33, s. 98; 1992, c. 61, s. 452; 1993, c. 53, s. 4; 1997, c. 68, s. 9.

1993-12-02

45. Every person who contravenes the conditions or restrictions indicated on his permit in accordance with section 10 or 11 or with any of sections 33.2, 36 and 37, is liable to a fine of $1 000 to $3 000 and, for any subsequent contravention, to a fine of $3 000 to $9 000.

1975, c. 40, s. 7; 1986, c. 58, s. 79; 1990, c. 4, s. 672; 1991, c. 33, s. 98; 1992, c. 61, s. 452; 1993, c. 53, s. 4.

1993-11-01

45. Section 44 applies mutatis mutandis to a corporation, except that the fines shall be not less than $7 000 nor more than $13 975 for a first offence and, for any subsequent conviction, not less than $13 975 nor more than $27 925.

1975, c. 40, s. 7; 1986, c. 58, s. 79; 1990, c. 4, s. 672; 1991, c. 33, s. 98; 1992, c. 61, s. 452.

1991-11-15

45. Section 44 applies mutatis mutandis to a corporation, except that the fines shall be not less than $7 000 nor more than $13 975 for a first offence and, for any subsequent conviction, not less than $13 975 nor more than $27 925.

The Court may order that if the costs are not paid by the corporation, they shall be paid by such directors, officers, employees or agents of the corporation as the Court may designate, and to such extent as it may determine.

1975, c. 40, s. 7; 1986, c. 58, s. 79; 1990, c. 4, s. 672; 1991, c. 33, s. 98.

1990-10-01

45. Section 44 applies mutatis mutandis to a corporation, except that the fines shall be not less than $5 750 nor more than $11 500 for a first offence and, for any subsequent conviction, not less than $11 500 nor more than $23 000.

The Court may order that if the costs are not paid by the corporation, they shall be paid by such directors, officers, employees or agents of the corporation as the Court may designate, and to such extent as it may determine.

1975, c. 40, s. 7; 1986, c. 58, s. 79; 1990, c. 4, s. 672.

1986-07-01

45. Section 44 applies mutatis mutandis to a corporation, except that the fines shall be not less than $5 750 nor more than $11 500 for a first offence and, for each subsequent offence within two years, not less than $11 500 nor more than $23 000.

The Court may order that if the costs are not paid by the corporation, they shall be paid by such directors, officers, employees or agents of the corporation as the Court may designate, and to such extent as it may determine.

1975, c. 40, s. 7; 1986, c. 58, s. 79.

1977-12-31

45. Section 44 applies mutatis mutandis to a corporation, except that the fines shall be not less than $5 000 nor more than $10 000 for a first offence and, for each subsequent offence within two years, not less than $10 000 nor more than $20 000.

The Court may order that if the costs are not paid by the corporation, they shall be paid by such directors, officers, employees or agents of the corporation as the Court may designate, and to such extent as it may determine.

1975, c. 40, s. 7.