S-3.1.01 - Dam Safety Act

Section 39 Disposition versions

2022-05-12

39. Any high-capacity dam owner who,

(1)  in contravention of section 19,

(a)  fails to have an impounded water management plan prepared or updated by an engineer for the dam or fails to keep it at the disposal of the Minister; or

(b)  fails to prepare or update an emergency action plan for the dam or fails to keep it at the disposal of the Minister; or

(2)  in contravention of section 20, fails to comply with the conditions applicable to the monitoring of the works;

is liable to a fine of not less than $2,500 nor more than $250,000 in the case of a natural person and not less than $7,500 nor more than $1,500,000 in any other case.

2000, c. 9, s. 39; 2022, c. 8, s. 161.

2002-04-11

39. Every dam owner who fails to fulfill the obligations prescribed under sections 16, 17, 19, 20 and 22 or fails to comply with an order made by the Minister under section 34 is liable to the fine under section 38.

2000, c. 9, s. 39.