S-3.1.01 - Dam Safety Act

Section 42 Disposition versions

2022-05-12

42. The following are liable, in the case of a natural person, to a fine of not less than $10,000 nor more than $1,000,000 or, despite article 231 of the Code of Penal Procedure (chapter C-25.1), to a maximum term of imprisonment of three years, or to both the fine and imprisonment, and in any other case to a fine of not less than $30,000 nor more than $6,000,000:

(1)  any high-capacity dam owner who, in any situation liable to compromise the safety of the dam, fails to immediately take the measures necessary to remedy the situation; and

(2)  anyone who

(a)  carries out a project referred to in section 5 although the Minister refused to grant the authorization required to do so or suspended or revoked such an authorization; or

(b)  fails to comply with an order imposed under this Act or, in any manner whatsoever, prevents the carrying out of such an order.

2000, c. 9, s. 42; 2022, c. 8, s. 161.

2002-04-11

42. Every person who hinders the work of the Minister or of a person authorized by the Minister to exercise powers under section 32, makes a false or misleading statement, records false or misleading information or omits to record information in a document, report or register, or who participates in or consents to the making or recording of such a statement or such information or to the omitting of such information is liable to a fine of $500 to $20,000 in the case of a natural person, and $2,000 to $50,000 in the case of a legal person.

2000, c. 9, s. 42.