15.1. In any proceedings, other than penal proceedings, the court may admit a signed report in lieu of the testimony of an officer, public servant or employee of the Société to provide information relating to any Act under the administration of the Société.
Notwithstanding the first paragraph, a party to the proceedings may require the presence of the officer, public servant or employee at the hearing and the court, if of the opinion that the mere filing of the report would have been sufficient, may condemn that party to additional costs in the amount fixed by it.
1986, c. 91, s. 669; 1990, c. 19, s. 11; 1990, c. 4, s. 755.