17. Notwithstanding the preceding section, the Minister may, without prior notice but for a period of not over 30 days, issue an order contemplated in section 13, 14 or 15 if he is of the opinion that an activity contemplated in section 10 is likely to cause an immediate danger to the health of humans and other living species or serious or irreparable damage to property.
The person to whom an order is notified without prior notice may, within the time specified in the order, present observations to the Minister so that the order may be reviewed.
1987, c. 29, s. 17; 1997, c. 43, s. 412.