P-42 - Animal Health Protection Act

Section 55.45 Disposition versions

2024-10-08

55.45. In determining the amount of the fine, the court shall take into account, in particular,

(1)  the seriousness of the risk to the health of animals and to human health;

(2)  the benefits and revenues the offender has derived from the offence;

(3)  the socio-economic consequences for society;

(4)  the duration of the offence;

(5)  the repetitive nature of the offence;

(6)  the foreseeable character of the offence or the failure to follow recommendations or warnings to prevent it;

(7)  whether the offender acted intentionally or was reckless or negligent;

(8)  whether the offender failed to take reasonable measures to prevent the commission of the offence or limit its effects despite the offender’s financial ability to do so given, in particular, the offender’s assets, turnover or revenues; and

(9)  the cost to society of repairing the harm or damage.

A judge who, despite the presence of an aggravating factor, decides to impose the minimum fine must give reasons for the decision.

1986, c. 53, s. 17; 1990, c. 4, s. 720; 1991, c. 33, s. 112; 1999, c. 40, s. 236; 2024, c. 27, s. 66.

1999-10-22

55.45. Every person who contravenes section 31 is liable to a fine of $125 to $1,225 in the case of a natural person and of $250 to $2,450 in the case of a legal person.

For any subsequent conviction, the offender is liable to a fine of $250 to $2,450 in the case of a natural person and of $625 to $6,075 in the case of a legal person.

1986, c. 53, s. 17; 1990, c. 4, s. 720; 1991, c. 33, s. 112; 1999, c. 40, s. 236.

1999-04-01

55.45. Every person who contravenes section 31 is liable to a fine of $125 to $1 225 in the case of an individual and of $250 to $2 450 in the case of a legal person.

For any subsequent conviction, the offender is liable to a fine of $250 to $2 450 in the case of an individual and of $625 to $6 075 in the case of a legal person.

1986, c. 53, s. 17; 1990, c. 4, s. 720; 1991, c. 33, s. 112.

1990-10-01

55.45. Every person who contravenes section 31 is liable to a fine of $100 to $1 000 in the case of an individual and of $200 to $2 000 in the case of a legal person.

For any subsequent conviction, the offender is liable to a fine of $200 to $2 000 in the case of an individual and of $500 to $5 000 in the case of a legal person.

1986, c. 53, s. 17; 1990, c. 4, s. 720.

1986-09-03

55.45. Every person who contravenes section 31 is liable, in addition to costs, to a fine of $100 to $1 000 in the case of an individual and of $200 to $2 000 in the case of a legal person.

For any subsequent conviction within two years for the same offence, the offender is liable, in addition to costs, to a fine of $200 to $2 000 in the case of an individual and of $500 to $5 000 in the case of a legal person.

1986, c. 53, s. 17.