C-19 - Cities and Towns Act

Section 1 Disposition versions

2009-06-17

1. This Act shall apply:

(a)  to every city or town municipality, existing on 1 September 1979, constituted by special Act at any time before the said date, and governed by the provisions of chapter 29 of the statutes of 1876 (Town Corporations General Clauses Act), or by the provisions of the Revised Statutes, 1888 (articles 4178 to 4615), respecting town corporations, or by any part of the said provisions; provided that, if a special Act constituting such a municipality contains provisions derogating from such general Acts or laws, such provisions shall remain in force and shall apply, notwithstanding this section;

(b)  to every city or town municipality, existing on 1 September 1979, constituted by special Act or by letters patent at any time before the said date, and governed by the provisions of the Cities and Towns Act, chapter 38 of the statutes of 1903, or by the Cities and Towns Act contained in articles 5256 to 5884 of the Revised Statutes, 1909, or by the Cities and Towns Act, chapter 65 of the statutes of 1922 (2nd session), or by the Cities and Towns Act contained in chapter 102 of the Revised Statutes, 1925, or by the Cities and Towns Act contained in chapter 233 of the Revised Statutes, 1941, or by the Cities and Towns Act contained in chapter 193 of the Revised Statutes, 1964, or by any part of the said provisions; provided that, if a special Act constituting such a municipality contains provisions derogating from such general Acts or laws, such provisions shall remain in force and shall apply, notwithstanding this section; and that, if a special Act governing a municipality requires the application of provisions repealed by the Cities and Towns Act, chapter 65 of the statutes of 1922 (2nd session), all such provisions shall remain in force for such municipality;

(c)  to every city or town municipality constituted by charter from the Legislature after 31 August 1979 and before 8 May 1996, saving any special provisions of its charter which may be inconsistent with those of this Act;

(d)  to every city or town municipality constituted by letters patent under this Act after 31 August 1979 and before 8 May 1996;

(e)  to every local municipality constituted under the Act respecting municipal territorial organization (chapter O‐9) or under another Act, whose constituting act provides that it shall be governed by the provisions of this Act;

(f)  to every local municipality which, pursuant to a decision made by the Minister of Municipal Affairs, Regions and Land Occupancy under the Act respecting municipal territorial organization, ceases to be governed by the Municipal Code of Québec (chapter C‐27.1) and begins to be governed by this Act.

R. S. 1964, c. 193, s. 1; 1968, c. 55, s. 1; 1987, c. 57, s. 683; 1988, c. 19, s. 230; 1989, c. 56, s. 6; 1996, c. 2, s. 119; 1999, c. 40, s. 51; 1999, c. 43, s. 13; 2003, c. 19, s. 250; 2005, c. 28, s. 196; 2009, c. 26, s. 109.

2005-06-17

1. This Act shall apply:

(a)  to every city or town municipality, existing on 1 September 1979, constituted by special Act at any time before the said date, and governed by the provisions of chapter 29 of the statutes of 1876 (Town Corporations General Clauses Act), or by the provisions of the Revised Statutes, 1888 (articles 4178 to 4615), respecting town corporations, or by any part of the said provisions; provided that, if a special Act constituting such a municipality contains provisions derogating from such general Acts or laws, such provisions shall remain in force and shall apply, notwithstanding this section;

(b)  to every city or town municipality, existing on 1 September 1979, constituted by special Act or by letters patent at any time before the said date, and governed by the provisions of the Cities and Towns Act, chapter 38 of the statutes of 1903, or by the Cities and Towns Act contained in articles 5256 to 5884 of the Revised Statutes, 1909, or by the Cities and Towns Act, chapter 65 of the statutes of 1922 (2nd session), or by the Cities and Towns Act contained in chapter 102 of the Revised Statutes, 1925, or by the Cities and Towns Act contained in chapter 233 of the Revised Statutes, 1941, or by the Cities and Towns Act contained in chapter 193 of the Revised Statutes, 1964, or by any part of the said provisions; provided that, if a special Act constituting such a municipality contains provisions derogating from such general Acts or laws, such provisions shall remain in force and shall apply, notwithstanding this section; and that, if a special Act governing a municipality requires the application of provisions repealed by the Cities and Towns Act, chapter 65 of the statutes of 1922 (2nd session), all such provisions shall remain in force for such municipality;

(c)  to every city or town municipality constituted by charter from the Legislature after 31 August 1979 and before 8 May 1996, saving any special provisions of its charter which may be inconsistent with those of this Act;

(d)  to every city or town municipality constituted by letters patent under this Act after 31 August 1979 and before 8 May 1996;

(e)  to every local municipality constituted under the Act respecting municipal territorial organization (chapter O‐9) or under another Act, whose constituting act provides that it shall be governed by the provisions of this Act;

(f)  to every local municipality which, pursuant to a decision made by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Regions under the Act respecting municipal territorial organization, ceases to be governed by the Municipal Code of Québec (chapter C‐27.1) and begins to be governed by this Act.

R. S. 1964, c. 193, s. 1; 1968, c. 55, s. 1; 1987, c. 57, s. 683; 1988, c. 19, s. 230; 1989, c. 56, s. 6; 1996, c. 2, s. 119; 1999, c. 40, s. 51; 1999, c. 43, s. 13; 2003, c. 19, s. 250; 2005, c. 28, s. 196.

2003-12-18

1. This Act shall apply:

(a)  To every city or town municipality, existing on 1 September 1979, constituted by special Act at any time before the said date, and governed by the provisions of chapter 29 of the statutes of 1876 (Town Corporations General Clauses Act), or by the provisions of the Revised Statutes, 1888 (articles 4178 to 4615), respecting town corporations, or by any part of the said provisions; provided that, if a special Act constituting such a municipality contains provisions derogating from such general Acts or laws, such provisions shall remain in force and shall apply, notwithstanding this section;

(b)  To every city or town municipality, existing on 1 September 1979, constituted by special Act or by letters patent at any time before the said date, and governed by the provisions of the Cities and Towns Act, chapter 38 of the statutes of 1903, or by the Cities and Towns Act contained in articles 5256 to 5884 of the Revised Statutes, 1909, or by the Cities and Towns Act, chapter 65 of the statutes of 1922 (2nd session), or by the Cities and Towns Act contained in chapter 102 of the Revised Statutes, 1925, or by the Cities and Towns Act contained in chapter 233 of the Revised Statutes, 1941, or by the Cities and Towns Act contained in chapter 193 of the Revised Statutes, 1964, or by any part of the said provisions; provided that, if a special Act constituting such a municipality contains provisions derogating from such general Acts or laws, such provisions shall remain in force and shall apply, notwithstanding this section; and that, if a special Act governing a municipality requires the application of provisions repealed by the Cities and Towns Act, chapter 65 of the statutes of 1922 (2nd session), all such provisions shall remain in force for such municipality;

(c)  To every city or town municipality constituted by charter from the Legislature after 31 August 1979 and before 8 may 1996, saving any special provisions of its charter which may be inconsistent with those of this Act;

(d)  To every city or town municipality constituted by letters patent under this Act after 31 August 1979 and before 8 May 1996;

(e)  To every local municipality constituted under the Act respecting municipal territorial organization (chapter O‐9) or under another Act, whose constituting act provides that it shall be governed by the provisions of this Act;

(f)  To every local municipality which, pursuant to a decision made by the Minister of Municipal Affairs, Sports and Recreation under the Act respecting municipal territorial organization, ceases to be governed by the Municipal Code of Québec (chapter C‐27.1) and begins to be governed by this Act.

R. S. 1964, c. 193, s. 1; 1968, c. 55, s. 1; 1987, c. 57, s. 683; 1988, c. 19, s. 230; 1989, c. 56, s. 6; 1996, c. 2, s. 119; 1999, c. 40, s. 51; 1999, c. 43, s. 13; 2003, c. 19, s. 250.

1999-10-27

1. This Act shall apply:

(a)  To every city or town municipality, existing on 1 September 1979, constituted by special Act at any time before the said date, and governed by the provisions of chapter 29 of the statutes of 1876 (Town Corporations General Clauses Act), or by the provisions of the Revised Statutes, 1888 (articles 4178 to 4615), respecting town corporations, or by any part of the said provisions; provided that, if a special Act constituting such a municipality contains provisions derogating from such general Acts or laws, such provisions shall remain in force and shall apply, notwithstanding this section;

(b)  To every city or town municipality, existing on 1 September 1979, constituted by special Act or by letters patent at any time before the said date, and governed by the provisions of the Cities and Towns Act, chapter 38 of the statutes of 1903, or by the Cities and Towns Act contained in articles 5256 to 5884 of the Revised Statutes, 1909, or by the Cities and Towns Act, chapter 65 of the statutes of 1922 (2nd session), or by the Cities and Towns Act contained in chapter 102 of the Revised Statutes, 1925, or by the Cities and Towns Act contained in chapter 233 of the Revised Statutes, 1941, or by the Cities and Towns Act contained in chapter 193 of the Revised Statutes, 1964, or by any part of the said provisions; provided that, if a special Act constituting such a municipality contains provisions derogating from such general Acts or laws, such provisions shall remain in force and shall apply, notwithstanding this section; and that, if a special Act governing a municipality requires the application of provisions repealed by the Cities and Towns Act, chapter 65 of the statutes of 1922 (2nd session), all such provisions shall remain in force for such municipality;

(c)  To every city or town municipality constituted by charter from the Legislature after 31 August 1979 and before 8 may 1996, saving any special provisions of its charter which may be inconsistent with those of this Act;

(d)  To every city or town municipality constituted by letters patent under this Act after 31 August 1979 and before 8 May 1996;

(e)  To every local municipality constituted under the Act respecting municipal territorial organization (chapter O‐9) or under another Act, whose constituting act provides that it shall be governed by the provisions of this Act;

(f)  To every local municipality which, pursuant to a decision made by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Greater Montréal under the Act respecting municipal territorial organization, ceases to be governed by the Municipal Code of Québec (chapter C‐27.1) and begins to be governed by this Act.

R. S. 1964, c. 193, s. 1; 1968, c. 55, s. 1; 1987, c. 57, s. 683; 1988, c. 19, s. 230; 1989, c. 56, s. 6; 1996, c. 2, s. 119; 1999, c. 40, s. 51; 1999, c. 43, s. 13.

1999-10-22

1. This Act shall apply:

(a)  To every city or town municipality, existing on 1 September 1979, constituted by special Act at any time before the said date, and governed by the provisions of chapter 29 of the statutes of 1876 (Town Corporations General Clauses Act), or by the provisions of the Revised Statutes, 1888 (articles 4178 to 4615), respecting town corporations, or by any part of the said provisions; provided that, if a special Act constituting such a municipality contains provisions derogating from such general Acts or laws, such provisions shall remain in force and shall apply, notwithstanding this section;

(b)  To every city or town municipality, existing on 1 September 1979, constituted by special Act or by letters patent at any time before the said date, and governed by the provisions of the Cities and Towns Act, chapter 38 of the statutes of 1903, or by the Cities and Towns Act contained in articles 5256 to 5884 of the Revised Statutes, 1909, or by the Cities and Towns Act, chapter 65 of the statutes of 1922 (2nd session), or by the Cities and Towns Act contained in chapter 102 of the Revised Statutes, 1925, or by the Cities and Towns Act contained in chapter 233 of the Revised Statutes, 1941, or by the Cities and Towns Act contained in chapter 193 of the Revised Statutes, 1964, or by any part of the said provisions; provided that, if a special Act constituting such a municipality contains provisions derogating from such general Acts or laws, such provisions shall remain in force and shall apply, notwithstanding this section; and that, if a special Act governing a municipality requires the application of provisions repealed by the Cities and Towns Act, chapter 65 of the statutes of 1922 (2nd session), all such provisions shall remain in force for such municipality;

(c)  To every city or town municipality constituted by charter from the Legislature after 31 August 1979 and before 8 may 1996, saving any special provisions of its charter which may be inconsistent with those of this Act;

(d)  To every city or town municipality constituted by letters patent under this Act after 31 August 1979 and before 8 May 1996;

(e)  To every local municipality constituted under the Act respecting municipal territorial organization (chapter O‐9) or under another Act, whose constituting act provides that it shall be governed by the provisions of this Act;

(f)  To every local municipality which, pursuant to a decision made by the Minister of Municipal Affairs under the Act respecting municipal territorial organization, ceases to be governed by the Municipal Code of Québec (chapter C‐27.1) and begins to be governed by this Act.

R. S. 1964, c. 193, s. 1; 1968, c. 55, s. 1; 1987, c. 57, s. 683; 1988, c. 19, s. 230; 1989, c. 56, s. 6; 1996, c. 2, s. 119; 1999, c. 40, s. 51.

1996-05-08

1. This Act shall apply:

(a)  To every city or town municipality, existing on 1 September 1979, incorporated by special Act at any time before the said date, and governed by the provisions of chapter 29 of the statutes of 1876 (Town Corporations General Clauses Act), or by the provisions of the Revised Statutes, 1888 (articles 4178 to 4615), respecting town corporations, or by any part of the said provisions; provided that, if a special Act incorporating such a municipality contains provisions derogating from such general Acts or laws, such provisions shall remain in force and shall apply, notwithstanding this section;

(b)  To every city or town municipality, existing on 1 September 1979, incorporated by special Act or by letters patent at any time before the said date, and governed by the provisions of the Cities and Towns Act, chapter 38 of the statutes of 1903, or by the Cities and Towns Act contained in articles 5256 to 5884 of the Revised Statutes, 1909, or by the Cities and Towns Act, chapter 65 of the statutes of 1922 (2nd session), or by the Cities and Towns Act contained in chapter 102 of the Revised Statutes, 1925, or by the Cities and Towns Act contained in chapter 233 of the Revised Statutes, 1941, or by the Cities and Towns Act contained in chapter 193 of the Revised Statutes, 1964, or by any part of the said provisions; provided that, if a special Act incorporating such a municipality contains provisions derogating from such general Acts or laws, such provisions shall remain in force and shall apply, notwithstanding this section; and that, if a special Act governing a municipality requires the application of provisions repealed by the Cities and Towns Act, chapter 65 of the statutes of 1922 (2nd session), all such provisions shall remain in force for such municipality;

(c)  To every city or town municipality incorporated by charter from the Legislature after 31 August 1979 and before 8 may 1996, saving any special provisions of its charter which may be inconsistent with those of this Act;

(d)  To every city or town municipality incorporated by letters patent under this Act after 31 August 1979 and before 8 May 1996;

(e)  To every local municipality constituted under the Act respecting municipal territorial organization (chapter O-9) or under another Act, whose constituting act provides that it shall be governed by the provisions of this Act;

(f)  To every local municipality which, pursuant to a decision made by the Minister of Municipal Affairs under the Act respecting municipal territorial organization, ceases to be governed by the Municipal Code of Québec (chapter C-27.1) and begins to be governed by this Act.

R. S. 1964, c. 193, s. 1; 1968, c. 55, s. 1; 1987, c. 57, s. 683; 1988, c. 19, s. 230; 1989, c. 56, s. 6; 1996, c. 2, s. 119.

1989-06-22

1. This Act shall apply:

(a)  To every city or town municipality, existing at the date of the coming into force of the Revised Statutes of Québec, 1977, incorporated by special Act at any time before the said date, and governed by the provisions of chapter 29 of the statutes of 1876 (Town Corporations General Clauses Act), or by the provisions of the Revised Statutes, 1888 (articles 4178 to 4615), respecting town corporations, or by any part of the said provisions; provided that, if a special Act incorporating such a municipality contains provisions derogating from such general Acts or laws, such provisions shall remain in force and shall apply, notwithstanding this section;

(b)  To every city or town municipality, existing at the date of the coming into force of the Revised Statutes of Québec, 1977, incorporated by special Act or by letters patent at any time before the said date, and governed by the provisions of the Cities and Towns Act, chapter 38 of the statutes of 1903, or by the Cities and Towns Act contained in articles 5256 to 5884 of the Revised Statutes, 1909, or by the Cities and Towns Act, chapter 65 of the statutes of 1922 (2nd session), or by the Cities and Towns Act contained in chapter 102 of the Revised Statutes, 1925, or by the Cities and Towns Act contained in chapter 233 of the Revised Statutes, 1941, or by the Cities and Towns Act contained in chapter 193 of the Revised Statutes, 1964, or by any part of the said provisions; provided that, if a special Act incorporating such a municipality contains provisions derogating from such general Acts or laws, such provisions shall remain in force and shall apply, notwithstanding this section; and that, if a special Act governing a municipality requires the application of provisions repealed by the Cities and Towns Act, chapter 65 of the statutes of 1922 (2nd session), all such provisions shall remain in force for such municipality;

(c)  To every city or town municipality hereafter incorporated by charter from the Legislature, saving any special provisions of its charter which may be inconsistent with those of this Act;

(d)  To every city or town municipality incorporated by letters patent under this Act, from the date of the coming into force of the Revised Statutes of Québec, 1977 until the date of the coming into force of section 235 of the Act respecting municipal territorial organization (chapter O-9);

(e)  To every local municipality constituted under the Act respecting municipal territorial organization and whose constituting order provides that it shall be governed by the provisions of this Act.

R. S. 1964, c. 193, s. 1; 1968, c. 55, s. 1; 1987, c. 57, s. 683; 1988, c. 19, s. 230; 1989, c. 56, s. 6.

1989-01-01

1. This Act shall apply:

(a)  To every city or town municipality, existing at the date of the coming into force of the Revised Statutes of Québec, 1977, incorporated by special act at any time before the said date, and governed by the provisions of chapter 29 of the statutes of 1876 (Town Corporations General Clauses Act), or by the provisions of the Revised Statutes, 1888 (articles 4178 to 4615), respecting town corporations, or by any part of the said provisions; provided that, if a special act incorporating such a municipality contains provisions derogating from such general acts or laws, such provisions shall remain in force and shall apply, notwithstanding this section;

(b)  To every city or town municipality, existing at the date of the coming into force of the Revised Statutes of Québec, 1977, incorporated by special Act or by letters patent at any time before the said date, and governed by the provisions of the Cities and Towns Act, chapter 38 of the statutes of 1903, or by the Cities and Towns Act contained in articles 5256 to 5884 of the Revised Statutes, 1909, or by the Cities and Towns Act, chapter 65 of the statutes of 1922 (2nd session), or by the Cities and Towns Act contained in chapter 102 of the Revised Statutes, 1925, or by the Cities and Towns Act contained in chapter 233 of the Revised Statutes, 1941, or by the Cities and Towns Act contained in chapter 193 of the Revised Statutes, 1964, or by any part of the said provisions; provided that, if a special Act incorporating such a municipality contains provisions derogating from such general Acts or laws, such provisions shall remain in force and shall apply, notwithstanding this section; and that, if a special Act governing a municipality requires the application of provisions repealed by the Cities and Towns Act, chapter 65 of the statutes of 1922 (2nd session), all such provisions shall remain in force for such municipality;

(c)  To every city or town municipality hereafter incorporated by charter from the Legislature, saving any special provisions of its charter which may be inconsistent with those of this Act;

(d)  To every city or town municipality incorporated by letters patent under this Act, from the date of the coming into force of the Revised Statutes of Québec, 1977 until the date of the coming into force of section 232 of the Act respecting municipal territorial organization (chapter O-9);

(e)  To every local municipality constituted under the Act respecting municipal territorial organization and whose constituting order provides that it shall be governed by the provisions of this Act.

R. S. 1964, c. 193, s. 1; 1968, c. 55, s. 1; 1987, c. 57, s. 683; 1988, c. 19, s. 230.

1988-01-01

1. This Act shall apply:

(a)  To every city or town municipality, existing at the date of the coming into force of the Revised Statutes of Québec, 1977, incorporated by special act at any time before the said date, and governed by the provisions of chapter 29 of the statutes of 1876 (Town Corporations General Clauses Act), or by the provisions of the Revised Statutes, 1888 (articles 4178 to 4615), respecting town corporations, or by any part of the said provisions; provided that, if a special act incorporating such a municipality contains provisions derogating from such general acts or laws, such provisions shall remain in force and shall apply, notwithstanding this section;

(b)  To every city or town municipality, existing at the date of the coming into force of the Revised Statutes of Québec, 1977, incorporated by special Act or by letters patent at any time before the said date, and governed by the provisions of the Cities and Towns Act, chapter 38 of the statutes of 1903, or by the Cities and Towns Act contained in articles 5256 to 5884 of the Revised Statutes, 1909, or by the Cities and Towns Act, chapter 65 of the statutes of 1922 (2nd session), or by the Cities and Towns Act contained in chapter 102 of the Revised Statutes, 1925, or by the Cities and Towns Act contained in chapter 233 of the Revised Statutes, 1941, or by the Cities and Towns Act contained in chapter 193 of the Revised Statutes, 1964, or by any part of the said provisions; provided that, if a special Act incorporating such a municipality contains provisions derogating from such general Acts or laws, such provisions shall remain in force and shall apply, notwithstanding this section; and that, if a special Act governing a municipality requires the application of provisions repealed by the Cities and Towns Act, chapter 65 of the statutes of 1922 (2nd session), all such provisions shall remain in force for such municipality;

(c)  To every city or town municipality hereafter incorporated by charter from the Legislature, saving any special provisions of its charter which may be inconsistent with those of this Act;

(d)  To every city or town municipality hereafter incorporated by letters patent under its authority;

(e)  To every city or town municipality hereafter incorporated under a general law which renders this Act applicable saving special provisions inconsistent with those of this Act which are authorized by such general law.

R. S. 1964, c. 193, s. 1; 1968, c. 55, s. 1; 1987, c. 57, s. 683.

1977-12-31

1. This act shall apply:

(a)  To every city or town municipality, existing at the date of the coming into force of the Revised Statutes of Québec, 1977, incorporated by special act at any time before the said date, and governed by the provisions of chapter 29 of the statutes of 1876 (Town Corporations General Clauses Act), or by the provisions of the Revised Statutes, 1888 (articles 4178 to 4615), respecting town corporations, or by any part of the said provisions; provided that, if a special act incorporating such a municipality contains provisions derogating from such general acts or laws, such provisions shall remain in force and shall apply, notwithstanding this section;

(b)  To every city or town municipality, existing at the date of the coming into force of the Revised Statutes of Québec, 1977, incorporated by special act or by letters patent at any time before the said date, and governed by the provisions of the Cities and Towns Act, chapter 38 of the statutes of 1903, or by the Cities and Towns Act contained in articles 5256 to 5884 of the Revised Statutes, 1909, or by the Cities and Towns Act, chapter 65 of the statutes of 1922 (2nd session), or by the Cities and Towns Act contained in chapter 102 of the Revised Statutes, 1925, or by the Cities and Towns Act contained in chapter 233 of the Revised Statutes, 1941, or by the Cities and Towns Act contained in chapter 193 of the Revised Statutes, 1964, or by any part of the said provisions; provided that, if a special act incorporating such a municipality contains provisions derogating from such general acts or laws, such provisions shall remain in force and shall apply, notwithstanding this section; and that, if a special act governing a municipality requires the application of provisions repealed by the Cities and Towns Act, chapter 65 of the statutes of 1922 (2nd session), all such provisions shall remain in force for such municipality;

(c)  To every city or town municipality hereafter incorporated by charter from the Legislature, saving any special provisions of its charter which may be inconsistent with those of this act;

(d)  To every city or town municipality hereafter incorporated by letters patent under its authority;

(e)  To every city or town municipality hereafter incorporated under a general law which renders this act applicable saving special provisions inconsistent with those of this act which are authorized by such general law.

The provisions of sections 115, 116, 117, 120, 121 and 556 of this act shall apply to all such municipalities so as to grant women the right to vote and to be eligible as candidates, and to prevent a husband having the right to vote through his wife’s property unless he be usufructuary thereof, and, to this extent, such provisions shall prevail over any special act.

R. S. 1964, c. 193, s. 1; 1968, c. 55, s. 1.