S-3.1.01 - Dam Safety Act

Section 40 Disposition versions

2022-05-12

40. The following are liable to a fine of not less than $4,000 nor more than $250,000 in the case of a natural person and not less than $12,000 nor more than $1,500,000 in any other case:

(1)  anyone who, in contravention of section 7, fails to have the Minister approve any modification to the plans and specifications that results from a complete or partial update of studies, calculations or opinions submitted in support of an application for authorization;

(2)  any high-capacity dam owner who,

(a)  in contravention of section 10, fails to inform the Minister of the completion of the work or fails to forward the required documents to the Minister within the time prescribed; or

(b)  fails to comply with the conditions for the approval of the owner’s safety program; and

(3)  any holder of an authorization or of an approval, other than an approval relating to a safety program, who fails to comply with its conditions.

2000, c. 9, s. 40; 2022, c. 8, s. 161.

2002-04-11

40. Every dam owner who fails to comply with the conditions of an authorization or approval is liable to a fine of not less than $2,000 nor more than $500,000.

2000, c. 9, s. 40.