511.1. Every person who contravenes the first paragraph of section 500 is guilty of an offence and is liable to a fine of $300 to $600 and, in the case of a second or subsequent offence, to a fine of $3,000 to $6,000.
Moreover, on conviction for an offence under this section, a judge may order the confiscation of a thing seized under the second paragraph of section 500. Prior notice of the application for confiscation shall be given to the person from whom the thing was seized and to the offender by the prosecutor, except where the parties are in the presence of the judge.
2000, c. 31, s. 7; 2000, c. 64, s. 17.