321. Every person who prohibits or hinders access to a parcel of land containing mineral substances which forms part of the public domain, to a person authorized by the Minister to do geological research and inventories who, on request, identifies himself and produces the certificate signed by the Minister attesting his capacity, is guilty of and offence and is liable, in addition to costs, to a fine of $500 to $3 000.
For any subsequent offence within two years of conviction under the first paragraph, the offender is liable, in addition to costs, to a fine of $1 000 to $6 000.