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Q-2 - Environment Quality Act

Section 70.1
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70.1. The Minister, if he is of the opinion that a hazardous material is in a situation that could lead to harmful effects on the health of humans or of other living species or damage to the environment or to property, may order the person having possession or custody of the hazardous material to take the measures he indicates, within the time he fixes, to prevent or reduce such harmful effects or such damage.
The order may, in particular, require the temporary or permanent cessation of any activity involving a hazardous material, which may be a source of contamination.
1991, c. 80, s. 6; 1997, c. 43, s. 530; 2017, c. 4, s. 113.
70.1. The Minister, if he is of the opinion that a hazardous material is in a situation that could lead to harmful effects on the health of humans or of other living species or damage to the environment or to property, may order the person having possession or custody of the hazardous material to take the measures he indicates, within the time he fixes, to prevent or reduce such harmful effects or such damage.
The order may, in particular, require the temporary or permanent cessation of any activity involving a hazardous material, which may be a source of contamination.
The order shall set out the Minister’s reasons, and shall take effect on the date on which it is notified, or on the date indicated therein.
1991, c. 80, s. 6; 1997, c. 43, s. 530.
70.1. The Minister, if he is of the opinion that a hazardous material is in a situation that could lead to harmful effects on the health of humans or of other living species or damage to the environment or to property, may order the person having possession or custody of the hazardous material to take the measures he indicates, within the time he fixes, to prevent or reduce such harmful effects or such damage.
The order may, in particular, require the temporary or permanent cessation of any activity involving a hazardous material, which may be a source of contamination.
The order shall set out the Minister’s reasons, and shall take effect on the date on which it is served, or on the date indicated therein.
1991, c. 80, s. 6.
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