C-61.1 - Act respecting the conservation and development of wildlife

Section 164.3 Disposition versions

2021-06-11

164.3. If there is a real or apprehended threat of serious or irreversible damage or injury to wildlife or its habitat or to human health or safety, the Minister is authorized to take all necessary measures to limit the propagation of an invasive exotic species, a contagious or parasitic disease, an infectious agent or a syndrome if, in his opinion, these measures are required to avoid or reduce any adverse effects on wildlife or its habitat or on human health or safety.

The Minister may claim the direct and indirect costs related to these measures from a person who had custody or control of the animal, fish, invertebrate or wildlife by-product or custody of the premises where the animal, fish, invertebrate or wildlife by-product is found or could be found, regardless of whether proceedings were instituted against that person for an offence under this Act.

2021, c. 24, s. 80.