T-12 - Transport Act

Section 1 Disposition versions

2006-01-01

1. In this Act, unless the context indicates a different meaning, the following expressions and words mean:

(a)  “means of transport” : anything used for conveyance from one place to another, except the broadcast, transmission and reception of sound, pictures, signs, signals, data or messages by wire, cable, waves or any electrical, electronic, magnetic, electromagnetic or optical means;

(b)  “vehicle” : any means of transport which, most frequently, is self-propelled;

(c)  “transport system” : a system consisting of vehicles or other means of transport;

(d)  “carrier” : any person who:

i.  directly or through a third person transports any person or thing by a means of transport or a transport system;

ii.  (paragraph repealed);

iii.  deals in transport brokerage; or

iv.  leases vehicles;

(e)  “regulation” : a regulation made under this Act by the Government;

(f)  “Minister” : the Minister of Transport;

(g)  (subparagraph repealed);

(h)  “Commission” : the Commission des transports du Québec constituted by section 14;

(i)  “explosive” : any explosive to which the Act respecting explosives (chapter E-22) applies;

(j)  “dangerous substance” : any substance other than an explosive, designated as such by regulation;

(k)  “public hearing” : a public hearing of the Commission held at a sitting to which persons are convoked;

(l)  (subparagraph repealed).

Within the meaning of this Act and except where the Commission acts under the Act respecting owners, operators and drivers of heavy vehicles (chapter P-30.3), a means of transport is deemed to be owned by a carrier not only when he is the owner thereof but also when he is the lessee, trustee, liquidator, sequestrator or syndic thereof.

For the purposes of this Act, transport brokerage refers to the activities of a person acting as a broker on behalf of an operator of heavy vehicles registered in the bulk trucking register.

1972, c. 55, s. 1; 1974, c. 61, s. 1; 1975, c. 45, s. 1; 1977, c. 5, s. 14; 1981, c. 8, s. 1; 1986, c. 67, s. 1; 1987, c. 97, s. 98; 1988, c. 67, s. 1; 1994, c. 14, s. 31; 1997, c. 43, s. 790; 1998, c. 40, s. 154; 1999, c. 82, s. 1; 2005, c. 39, s. 52.

2000-01-01

1. In this Act, unless the context indicates a different meaning, the following expressions and words mean:

(a)  “means of transport” : anything used for conveyance from one place to another, except the broadcast, transmission and reception of sound, pictures, signs, signals, data or messages by wire, cable, waves or any electrical, electronic, magnetic, electromagnetic or optical means;

(b)  “vehicle” : any means of transport which, most frequently, is self-propelled;

(c)  “transport system” : a system consisting of vehicles or other means of transport;

(d)  “carrier” : any person who:

i.  directly or through a third person transports any person or thing by a means of transport or a transport system;

ii.  (paragraph repealed);

iii.  deals in transport brokerage; or

iv.  leases vehicles;

(e)  “regulation” : a regulation made under this Act by the Government;

(f)  “Minister” : the Minister of Transport;

(g)  (subparagraph repealed);

(h)  “Commission” : the Commission des transports du Québec constituted by section 14;

(i)  “explosive” : any explosive to which the Act respecting explosives (chapter E-22) applies;

(j)  “dangerous substance” : any substance other than an explosive, designated as such by regulation;

(k)  “public hearing” : a public hearing of the Commission held at a sitting to which persons are convoked;

(l)  (subparagraph repealed).

Within the meaning of this Act and except where the Commission acts under the Act respecting owners and operators of heavy vehicles (chapter P-30.3), a means of transport is deemed to be owned by a carrier not only when he is the owner thereof but also when he is the lessee, trustee, liquidator, sequestrator or syndic thereof.

For the purposes of this Act, transport brokerage refers to the activities of a person acting as a broker on behalf of an operator of heavy vehicles registered in the bulk trucking register.

1972, c. 55, s. 1; 1974, c. 61, s. 1; 1975, c. 45, s. 1; 1977, c. 5, s. 14; 1981, c. 8, s. 1; 1986, c. 67, s. 1; 1987, c. 97, s. 98; 1988, c. 67, s. 1; 1994, c. 14, s. 31; 1997, c. 43, s. 790; 1998, c. 40, s. 154; 1999, c. 82, s. 1.

1998-07-21

1. In this Act, unless the context indicates a different meaning, the following expressions and words mean:

(a)  “means of transport” : anything used for conveyance from one place to another, except the broadcast, transmission and reception of sound, pictures, signs, signals, data or messages by wire, cable, waves or any electrical, electronic, magnetic, electromagnetic or optical means;

(b)  “vehicle” : any means of transport which, most frequently, is self-propelled;

(c)  “transport system” : a system consisting of vehicles or other means of transport;

(d)  “carrier” : any person who:

i.  directly or through a third person transports any person or thing by a means of transport or a transport system;

ii.  (paragraph repealed);

iii.  deals in transport brokerage; or

iv.  leases vehicles;

(e)  “regulation” : a regulation made under this Act by the Government;

(f)  “Minister” : the Minister of Transport;

(g)  (subparagraph repealed);

(h)  “Commission” : the Commission des transports du Québec constituted by section 14;

(i)  “explosive” : any explosive to which the Act respecting explosives (chapter E-22) applies;

(j)  “dangerous substance” : any substance other than an explosive, designated as such by regulation;

(k)  “public hearing” : a public hearing of the Commission held at a sitting to which persons are convoked;

(l)  (subparagraph repealed).

Within the meaning of this Act and except where the Commission acts under the Act respecting owners and operators of heavy vehicles (chapter P-30.3), a means of transport is deemed to be owned by a carrier not only when he is the owner thereof but also when he is the lessee, trustee, liquidator, sequestrator or syndic thereof.

For the purposes of this Act, the expression “transport brokerage” refers to the activities of a person acting as a broker for the transport of bulk material or acting on behalf of a permit holder in respect of such transport.

1972, c. 55, s. 1; 1974, c. 61, s. 1; 1975, c. 45, s. 1; 1977, c. 5, s. 14; 1981, c. 8, s. 1; 1986, c. 67, s. 1; 1987, c. 97, s. 98; 1988, c. 67, s. 1; 1994, c. 14, s. 31; 1997, c. 43, s. 790; 1998, c. 40, s. 154.

1998-04-01

1. In this Act, unless the context indicates a different meaning, the following expressions and words mean:

(a)  “means of transport” : anything used for conveyance from one place to another, except the broadcast, transmission and reception of sound, pictures, signs, signals, data or messages by wire, cable, waves or any electrical, electronic, magnetic, electromagnetic or optical means;

(b)  “vehicle” : any means of transport which, most frequently, is self-propelled;

(c)  “transport system” : a system consisting of vehicles or other means of transport;

(d)  “carrier” : any person who:

i.  directly or through a third person transports any person or thing by a means of transport or a transport system;

ii.  (paragraph repealed);

iii.  deals in transport brokerage; or

iv.  leases vehicles;

(e)  “regulation” : a regulation made under this Act by the Government;

(f)  “Minister” : the Minister of Transport;

(g)  (subparagraph repealed);

(h)  “Commission” : the Commission des transports du Québec constituted by section 14;

(i)  “explosive” : any explosive to which the Act respecting explosives (chapter E-22) applies;

(j)  “dangerous substance” : any substance other than an explosive, designated as such by regulation;

(k)  “public hearing” : a public hearing of the Commission held at a sitting to which persons are convoked;

(l)  (subparagraph repealed).

Within the meaning of this Act, a means of transport is deemed to be owned by a carrier not only when he is the owner thereof but also when he is the lessee, trustee, liquidator, sequestrator or syndic thereof.

For the purposes of this Act, the expression “transport brokerage” refers to the activities of a person acting as a broker for the transport of bulk material or acting on behalf of a permit holder in respect of such transport.

1972, c. 55, s. 1; 1974, c. 61, s. 1; 1975, c. 45, s. 1; 1977, c. 5, s. 14; 1981, c. 8, s. 1; 1986, c. 67, s. 1; 1987, c. 97, s. 98; 1988, c. 67, s. 1; 1994, c. 14, s. 31; 1997, c. 43, s. 790.

1994-06-17

1. In this Act, unless the context indicates a different meaning, the following expressions and words mean:

(a)  “means of transport” : anything used for conveyance from one place to another, except the broadcast, transmission and reception of sound, pictures, signs, signals, data or messages by wire, cable, waves or any electrical, electronic, magnetic, electromagnetic or optical means;

(b)  “vehicle” : any means of transport which, most frequently, is self-propelled;

(c)  “transport system” : a system consisting of vehicles or other means of transport;

(d)  “carrier” : any person who:

i.  directly or through a third person transports any person or thing by a means of transport or a transport system;

ii.  (paragraph repealed);

iii.  deals in transport brokerage; or

iv.  leases vehicles;

(e)  “regulation” : a regulation made under this Act by the Government;

(f)  “Minister” : the Minister of Transport;

(g)  (subparagraph repealed);

(h)  “Commission” : the Commission des transports du Québec constituted by section 14;

(i)  “explosive” : any explosive to which the Act respecting explosives (chapter E-22) applies;

(j)  “dangerous substance” : any substance other than an explosive, designated as such by regulation;

(k)  “public hearing” : a public hearing of the Commission held at a sitting to which persons are convoked;

(l)  “sitting” : the hearing of a matter by the Commission.

Within the meaning of this Act, a means of transport is deemed to be owned by a carrier not only when he is the owner thereof but also when he is the lessee, trustee, liquidator, sequestrator or syndic thereof.

For the purposes of this Act, the expression “transport brokerage” refers to the activities of a person acting as a broker for the transport of bulk material or acting on behalf of a permit holder in respect of such transport.

1972, c. 55, s. 1; 1974, c. 61, s. 1; 1975, c. 45, s. 1; 1977, c. 5, s. 14; 1981, c. 8, s. 1; 1986, c. 67, s. 1; 1987, c. 97, s. 98; 1988, c. 67, s. 1; 1994, c. 14, s. 31.

1989-02-08

1. In this Act, unless the context indicates a different meaning, the following expressions and words mean:

(a)  “means of transport” : anything used for conveyance from one place to another, except communications within the meaning of section 2 of the Act respecting the Ministère des Communications (chapter M-24);

(b)  “vehicle” : any means of transport which, most frequently, is self-propelled;

(c)  “transport system” : a system consisting of vehicles or other means of transport;

(d)  “carrier” : any person who:

i.  directly or through a third person transports any person or thing by a means of transport or a transport system;

ii.  (paragraph repealed);

iii.  deals in transport brokerage; or

iv.  leases vehicles;

(e)  “regulation” : a regulation made under this Act by the Government;

(f)  “Minister” : the Minister of Transport;

(g)  (subparagraph repealed);

(h)  “Commission” : the Commission des transports du Québec constituted by section 14;

(i)  “explosive” : any explosive to which the Act respecting explosives (chapter E-22) applies;

(j)  “dangerous substance” : any substance other than an explosive, designated as such by regulation;

(k)  “public hearing” : a public hearing of the Commission held at a sitting to which persons are convoked;

(l)  “sitting” : the hearing of a matter by the Commission.

Within the meaning of this Act, a means of transport is deemed to be owned by a carrier not only when he is the owner thereof but also when he is the lessee, trustee, liquidator, sequestrator or syndic thereof.

For the purposes of this Act, the expression “transport brokerage” refers to the activities of a person acting as a broker for the transport of bulk material or acting on behalf of a permit holder in respect of such transport.

1972, c. 55, s. 1; 1974, c. 61, s. 1; 1975, c. 45, s. 1; 1977, c. 5, s. 14; 1981, c. 8, s. 1; 1986, c. 67, s. 1; 1987, c. 97, s. 98; 1988, c. 67, s. 1.

Before the repeal of section 2 of the Act respecting the Ministère des Communications (chapter M-24), the definition of the word “communications” read:

“The expression “communications” includes the broadcast, transmission and reception of sound, pictures, signs, signals, data or messages by wire, cable, waves or any electrical, electronic, magnetic, electromagnetic or optical means.”.

1988-01-13

1. In this act, unless the context indicates a different meaning, the following expressions and words mean:

(a)  “means of transport” : anything used for conveyance from one place to another, except communications within the meaning of section 2 of the Act respecting the Ministère des Communications (chapter M-24);

(b)  “vehicle” : any means of transport which, most frequently, is self-propelled;

(c)  “transport system” : a system consisting of vehicles or other means of transport;

(d)  “carrier” : any person who:

i.  directly or through a third person transports any person or thing by a means of transport or a transport system;

ii.  (paragraph repealed);

iii.  deals in transport brokerage; or

iv.  leases vehicles;

(e)  “regulation” : a regulation made under this act by the Government;

(f)  “Minister” : the Minister of Transport;

(g)  (subparagraph repealed);

(h)  “Commission” : the Commission des transports du Québec constituted by section 14;

(i)  “explosive” : any explosive to which the Act respecting explosives (chapter E-22) applies;

(j)  “dangerous substance” : any substance other than an explosive, designated as such by regulation;

(k)  “public hearing” : a public hearing of the Commission held at a sitting to which persons are convoked;

(l)  “sitting” : the hearing of a matter by the Commission.

Within the meaning of this act, a means of transport is deemed to be owned by a carrier not only when he is the owner thereof but also when he is the lessee, trustee, liquidator, sequestrator or syndic thereof.

For the purposes of this Act, transport brokerage comprises the distribution of services among carriers holding a permit for the transport of a bulk material.

1972, c. 55, s. 1; 1974, c. 61, s. 1; 1975, c. 45, s. 1; 1977, c. 5, s. 14; 1981, c. 8, s. 1; 1986, c. 67, s. 1; 1987, c. 97, s. 98.

Before the repeal of section 2 of the Act respecting the Ministère des Communications (chapter M-24), the definition of the word “communications” read:

“The expression “communications” includes the broadcast, transmission and reception of sound, pictures, signs, signals, data or messages by wire, cable, waves or any electrical, electronic, magnetic, electromagnetic or optical means.”.

1986-07-16

1. In this act, unless the context indicates a different meaning, the following expressions and words mean:

(a)  “means of transport” : anything used for conveyance from one place to another, except communications within the meaning of section 2 of the Act respecting the Ministère des Communications (chapter M-24);

(b)  “vehicle” : any means of transport which, most frequently, is self-propelled;

(c)  “transport system” : a system consisting of vehicles or other means of transport;

(d)  “carrier” : any person who:

i.  directly or through a third person transports any person or thing by a means of transport or a transport system;

ii.  by means of a tractor, hauls a trailer, semi-trailer, float or a house, office or plant on wheels;

iii.  deals in transport brokerage; or

iv.  leases vehicles;

(e)  “regulation” : a regulation made under this act by the Government;

(f)  “Minister” : the Minister of Transport;

(g)  (subparagraph repealed);

(h)  “Commission” : the Commission des transports du Québec constituted by section 14;

(i)  “explosive” : any explosive to which the Act respecting explosives (chapter E-22) applies;

(j)  “dangerous substance” : any substance other than an explosive, designated as such by regulation;

(k)  “public hearing” : a public hearing of the Commission held at a sitting to which persons are convoked;

(l)  “sitting” : the hearing of a matter by the Commission.

Within the meaning of this act, a means of transport is deemed to be owned by a carrier not only when he is the owner thereof but also when he is the lessee, trustee, liquidator, sequestrator or syndic thereof.

For the purposes of this Act, transport brokerage comprises the distribution of services among carriers holding a permit for the transport of a bulk material.

1972, c. 55, s. 1; 1974, c. 61, s. 1; 1975, c. 45, s. 1; 1977, c. 5, s. 14; 1981, c. 8, s. 1; 1986, c. 67, s. 1.

1981-09-01

1. In this act, unless the context indicates a different meaning, the following expressions and words mean:

(a)  “means of transport” : anything used for conveyance from one place to another, except communications within the meaning of section 2 of the Act respecting the Ministère des Communications (chapter M-24);

(b)  “vehicle” : any means of transport which, most frequently, is self-propelled;

(c)  “transport system” : a system consisting of vehicles or other means of transport;

(d)  “carrier” : any person who:

i.  directly or through a third person transports any person or thing by a means of transport or a transport system;

ii.  by means of a tractor, hauls a trailer, semi-trailer, float or a house, office or plant on wheels;

iii.  deals in transport brokerage; or

iv.  leases vehicles;

(e)  “regulation” : a regulation made under this act by the Government;

(f)  “Minister” : the Minister of Transport;

(g)  “council” : the advisory council contemplated in Division IV;

(h)  “Commission” : the Commission des transports du Québec constituted by section 14;

(i)  “explosive” : any explosive to which the Act respecting explosives (chapter E-22) applies;

(j)  “dangerous substance” : any substance other than an explosive, designated as such by regulation;

(k)  “public hearing” : a public hearing of the Commission held at a sitting to which persons are convoked;

(l)  “sitting” : the hearing of a matter by the Commission.

Within the meaning of this act, a means of transport is deemed to be owned by a carrier not only when he is the owner thereof but also when he is the lessee, trustee, liquidator, sequestrator or syndic thereof.

For the purposes of this Act, transport brokerage comprises the distribution of services among carriers holding a permit for the transport of bulk materials referred to in section 18.

1972, c. 55, s. 1; 1974, c. 61, s. 1; 1975, c. 45, s. 1; 1977, c. 5, s. 14; 1981, c. 8, s. 1.

1977-12-31

1. In this act, unless the context indicates a different meaning, the following expressions and words mean:

(a)  “means of transport” : anything used for conveyance from one place to another, except communications within the meaning of section 2 of the Act respecting the Ministère des communications (chapter M-24);

(b)  “vehicle” : any means of transport which, most frequently, is self-propelled;

(c)  “transport system” : a system consisting of vehicles or other means of transport;

(d)  “carrier” : any person who:

i.  directly or through a third person transports any person or thing by a means of transport or a transport system;

ii.  by means of a tractor, hauls a trailer, semi-trailer, float or a house, office or plant on wheels;

iii.  deals in transport brokerage; or

iv.  leases vehicles;

(e)  “regulation” : a regulation made under this act by the Government.

(f)  “Minister” : the Minister of Transport;

(g)  “council” ; the advisory council contemplated in Division IV;

(h)  “Commission” : the Commission des transports du Québec constituted by section 14;

(i)  “explosive” : any explosive to which the Act respecting explosives (chapter E-22) applies;

(j)  “dangerous substance” : any substance other than an explosive, designated as such by regulation;

(k)  “public hearing” : a public hearing of the Commission held at a sitting to which persons are convoked;

(l)  “sitting” : the hearing of a matter by the Commission.

Within the meaning of this act, a means of transport is deemed to be owned by a carrier not only when he is the owner thereof but also when he is the lessee, trustee, liquidator, sequestrator or syndic thereof.

1972, c. 55, s. 1; 1974, c. 61, s. 1; 1975, c. 45, s. 1; 1977, c. 5, s. 14.