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Complaint 3 (1) A member may file with the President a complaint alleging that another member or non-member has committed a contravention. Requirements (2) A complaint shall be in writing and signed by an authorized representative of the complainant. The complaint shall contain the following: (a) the name of the member or non-member involved; (b) a description of the alleged contravention and the relevant facts; (c) any documentary evidence supporting the complaint; (d) if appropriate, the relief sought; and (e) any other relevant information or arguments. SOR/2010-43, s. 73
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Item in dispute 4 (1) Before filing a complaint that involves an item in dispute, the member shall give written notice to the member alleged to be in contravention or, in the case of a non-member alleged to be in contravention, to the non-member and its clearing member (a) of the reason for the dispute, within 60 days after receipt of the returned item by the branch that originally received the item on negotiation or deposit; and (b) of the member’s intention to file a complaint, at least 30 days before the day on which the complaint is filed. Time limit (2) No complaint involving an item in dispute may be filed more than 180 days after the notice referred to in paragraph (1)(b) has been given.
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Acknowledgement of receipt 5 The President shall acknowledge, in writing, receipt of the complaint within 10 days after the day on which it is filed. SOR/2010-43, s. 74
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Powers of President 6 (1) The President shall, if the President believes that the complaint is not frivolous, vexatious or made in bad faith, (a) investigate the complaint and appoint one or more persons as necessary to assist in the investigation; or (b) refer the complaint to a committee that has relevant expertise for the purposes of an investigation. Notice (2) If the President decides to investigate a complaint or to refer a complaint to a committee, the President shall, within 30 days after the day on which the complaint is filed, give written notice to the parties of the President’s decision. The notice shall contain the details of the complaint. Referral (3) If the President refers a complaint to a committee, the referral shall be made within 40 days after the day on which the complaint is filed. SOR/2010-43, s. 75
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Frivolous complaints 7 (1) If the President decides that the complaint is frivolous, vexatious or made in bad faith, the President shall give written notice of that decision with reasons to the complainant within 30 days after the day on which the complaint is filed. Appeal (2) A complainant may appeal the President’s decision to the Board within 30 days after the day on which the notice of the decision is given to the complainant. Requirements (3) The appeal shall be made in writing, signed by an authorized representative of the appellant and given to the secretary. Acknowledgement of receipt (4) The secretary shall acknowledge, in writing, receipt of the appeal within 10 days after the day on which it is received. Distribution and scheduling (5) The secretary shall distribute the appeal to the members of the Board, and the hearing of the appeal shall be placed on the agenda for the next regular meeting of the Board. Notice of the hearing (6) The secretary shall give written notice of the hearing of the appeal to the complainant and the President at least 14 days before the day of the hearing. Conflict of interest (7) If a director has, or appears to have, a conflict of interest, that director shall withdraw from the appeal. Submissions (8) The complainant and the President shall be given the opportunity to make oral and written submissions to the Board without introducing new evidence. Decision of Board (9) The Board shall either confirm the President’s decision, if the Board believes the complaint is frivolous, vexatious or made in bad faith, or order that an investigation be conducted. Requirements for decisions (10) The decision of the Board shall be in writing with reasons and the Board shall give the decision to the complainant and the President within 30 days after the day of the hearing. Notice (11) If the Board orders that an investigation be held, the President shall, within 10 days after the day on which the order is received, (a) refer the investigation to a committee that has relevant expertise; and (b) give to the parties a written notice setting out the details of the complaint and that the complaint has been referred to a committee for the purposes of an investigation. SOR/2010-43, s. 76
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Duties 8 (1) If a complaint has been referred to a committee, the committee shall, at its next regular meeting, (a) establish a compliance panel of at least three representatives of members other than the complainant and the member alleged to be in contravention or, in the case of a non-member alleged to be in contravention, the non-member’s clearing member; and (b) appoint the chair of the compliance panel. Decision (2) A decision of the compliance panel is by majority vote.
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Fairness and impartiality 9 (1) An investigation shall be conducted in a fair and impartial manner. Conflict of interest (2) If the President or a member of a compliance panel has, or appears to have, a conflict of interest, the President or the panel member, as the case may be, shall withdraw from the investigation and be replaced by a person designated by the Board. SOR/2010-43, s. 77
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Parties to investigation 10 (1) A member alleged to be in contravention and, in the case of a non-member alleged to be in contravention, the non-member and its clearing member are parties to an investigation of the contravention. Association (2) Subject to subsection (3), the Association is a party to every investigation. Complainant (3) In the case of an investigation involving an item in dispute that has been initiated by the complaint of a member involved in the dispute, the complainant, rather than the Association, is a party to the investigation.
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Representation by lawyer 11 The parties to an investigation are entitled to be represented by a lawyer during the investigation.
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Evidence 12 (1) The President or compliance panel, as the case may be, shall assemble information and documents that are relevant to the investigation. Written summary (2) The President or compliance panel, as the case may be, shall ensure that a written summary is prepared of any information that is assembled. Record (3) The written summaries and documents are part of the record of the investigation. Information and documents (4) The President or compliance panel, as the case may be, may request any member to provide information or documents that are relevant to the investigation and may make copies of them. Duty (5) A member shall provide, or arrange to provide, the information or documents requested, unless the member satisfies the President or compliance panel, as the case may be, that there is a good reason as to why it should not provide or arrange to provide them. Restriction on use (6) The President or compliance panel, as the case may be, shall use the information or documents that are assembled for the sole purpose of the investigation and for making a decision in respect of the alleged contravention. SOR/2010-43, s. 78
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Examination by the parties 13 The parties may, for the sole purpose of the investigation, examine the record of the investigation and make copies of it.
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Experts 14 (1) The President or compliance panel, as the case may be, may engage legal and other experts. Their reasonable fees and disbursements shall be included in the expenses of the investigation. Record (2) Any information or documents provided to the President or compliance panel, as the case may be, by their experts, other than a legal expert, forms part of the record of the investigation. SOR/2010-43, s. 79
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Hearing 15 (1) The President or compliance panel, as the case may be, shall convene a hearing unless the parties agree that a hearing is not necessary. Date of hearing (2) The President or compliance panel, as the case may be, shall select a date for a hearing in consultation with the parties. Notice (3) The President or compliance panel, as the case may be, shall give to the parties written notice of the day of a hearing at least 20 days before that day. Rights of parties (4) In a hearing, the parties have the right to be heard, to produce and cross-examine witnesses, to receive copies of any documentary evidence produced against them, to produce evidence and to make oral and written submissions. SOR/2010-43, s. 80
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Sanctions 16 (1) If, after an investigation, the President or compliance panel, as the case may be, decides that a member is in contravention or, in the case of a non-member alleged to be in contravention, that the non-member is in contravention and that its clearing member failed to ensure compliance by the non-member, the President or compliance panel, as the case may be, may take one or more of the following actions: (a) reprimand the member; (b) order the member to do anything that a member is required to do, or to stop doing anything that a member is not allowed to do, under the by-laws or rules; (c) order the member to make restitution to any member that has suffered a loss as a result of the contravention; (d) suspend one or more of the rights of the member, specifying the day on which the rights are automatically reinstated or the conditions that must be met before the rights can be reinstated on application under section 25; (e) order the member to comply with certain conditions when the member exercises one or more of its rights; (f) order the member to pay a penalty not to exceed $250,000 for each contravention. Recommendation to remove (2) In addition to the sanctions referred to in subsection (1), the President or compliance panel, as the case may be, may notify the Board or any committee on which an officer or employee of the member serves that the member has committed a contravention and recommend that the officer or employee be removed from the Board or committee. SOR/2010-43, s. 81
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Expenses 17 The President or compliance panel, as the case may be, may determine the amount of the expenses of the investigation and order one or both of the following persons to pay all or a part of those expenses: (a) the member who is the subject of the investigation; (b) a complainant who is a party to the investigation under subsection 10(3). SOR/2010-43, s. 82
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Compliance 18 Every member who is subject to an order under subsection 16(1) or section 17 shall comply with the order.
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Investigation by President 19 (1) When an investigation is conducted by the President, the President shall prepare a compliance report. Investigation by compliance panel (2) When an investigation is conducted by a compliance panel, the panel shall prepare a compliance report. SOR/2010-43, s. 83
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Contents 20 A compliance report shall contain the following information: (a) the facts and analysis with respect to the investigation; (b) the conclusions of the investigation, including a determination of whether a contravention has occurred; (c) any sanctions that are being imposed; and (d) who is required to pay all or a part of the expenses, if any, of the investigation.
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Time limit 21 The President or compliance panel, as the case may be, shall give the compliance report to the parties within 30 days after the day on which the investigation has concluded. SOR/2010-43, s. 84
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Time limit 22 (1) Any amount to be paid by a member under subsection 16(1) or section 17 is due and payable within 30 days after the day on which the compliance report is given to the member. Interest (2) If a member does not pay the amount within the 30-day period, the member shall pay interest calculated in accordance with subsection (3). Calculations (3) The interest is equal to an amount calculated in accordance with the formula A × B × C where A is the amount to be paid under subsection (1); B is the weighted average of the minimum interest rate that the Bank of Canada is prepared to charge in respect of an advance, as made public in accordance with the Bank of Canada Act , converted to a daily rate that is based on 365 days, for the period beginning on the day on which the compliance report is given to the member and ending on the day on which the amount referred to in the description of A is paid (in this subsection referred to as the interest period); and C is the number of days in the interest period. Amount owing added to membership dues (4) Any amount to be paid by the member that is not paid within the 30-day period, together with the interest calculated under subsection (3), shall be added to the following year’s annual dues of that member. SOR/2010-43, s. 85
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General revenue 23 The amount of any penalty or interest paid or expenses recovered under this By-law accrues to the general revenue of the Association. SOR/2010-43, s. 86
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Register 24 (1) Every compliance report and every decision or order of the Board referred to in subsection 7(9) shall be filed with the Association and recorded in a register maintained by the secretary. Consultation (2) The register may be consulted by any member or non-member on request to the secretary.
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Reinstatement 25 The President or compliance panel, as the case may be, shall reinstate the rights of a member that have been suspended under subparagraph 16(1)(d) if the member applies for reinstatement and the conditions for reinstatement referred to in that paragraph have been met. SOR/2010-43, s. 87
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Method of giving notices 26 (1) Any notice to be given under this by-law is sufficiently given if it is given by personal delivery, transmitted by facsimile or electronic mail, or sent by registered mail (except during periods of actual or threatened interruption of normal postal service because of labour disturbance) addressed to the intended recipient at the recipient’s address as recorded on the membership list or in the records of the Association. Delivered notice (2) A notice given by personal delivery is considered to have been given on the day it is delivered. Mailed notice (3) A notice sent by registered mail is considered to have been given on the fifth day after it was mailed. Notices sent by other means (4) A notice transmitted by facsimile or electronic mail is considered to have been given on the day it is transmitted. Change of address (5) The secretary may change or cause to be changed in the records of the Association the address of any member, director, officer, auditor or member of a committee of the Board in accordance with any reliable information. Notice of change of address (6) Members shall inform the secretary of any change in their address. SOR/2015-185, s. 27
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Association 27 Any document given to the Association because the Association is a party to an investigation shall be delivered or given to the secretary.
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Exclusion of liability 28 Neither the Association, nor a director, the President or a member of a compliance panel is liable for any loss or damage suffered by a member for anything done or omitted to be done honestly and in good faith in the administration or discharge of any powers or duties that under this By-law are intended or authorized to be executed or performed. SOR/2010-43, s. 88
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Indemnity 29 The Association shall indemnify a member of a compliance panel or former member of a compliance panel and his or her heirs and legal representatives, against all costs, charges and expenses — including an amount paid to settle an action or to satisfy a judgment — reasonably incurred by him or her in respect of any civil, criminal or administrative action or proceeding to which he or she was made a party by reason of being or having been a member of a compliance panel, if (a) the member or former member acted honestly and in good faith; and (b) in the case of a criminal or administrative action or proceeding that is enforced by a monetary penalty, the member or former member had reasonable grounds for believing that his or her conduct was lawful.
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Coming into force 32 This By-law comes into force on the day on which it is registered.
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Whereas, pursuant to subsection 332(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 a , the Minister of the Environment published in the Canada Gazette , Part I, on March 29, 2003, a copy of the proposed Off-Road Small Spark-Ignition Engine Emission Regulations , substantially in the annexed form, and persons were given an opportunity to file comments with respect to the Regulations or a notice of objection requesting that a board of review be established and stating the reasons for the objection; a S.C. 1999, c. 33
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Therefore, Her Excellency the Governor General in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister of the Environment, pursuant to section 160 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 a , hereby makes the annexed Off-Road Small Spark-Ignition Engine Emission Regulations .
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small volume manufacturers or to financial hardship; and (c) standards or evidence of conformity of any jurisdiction or authority other than the EPA and, in the case of the standards referred to in subsection 12.5(2) and subparagraphs 12.7(1)(a)(iv) and (v), the California Air Resources Board. (3) For the purposes of these Regulations, a reference in the CFR to (a) “nonroad vehicle” and “nonroad equipment” shall be read as machine ; and (b) “nonroad engine” shall be read as engine . SOR/2012-99, s. 2(E); SOR/2017-196, s. 1 SOR/2020-258, s. 57
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Act means the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 . ( Loi )
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bicycle engine means an engine that is designed to be installed on a bicycle. ( moteur de bicyclette )
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CFR means Title 40, chapter I of the Code of Federal Regulations of the United States. ( CFR )
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CFR 90 means subchapter C, part 90, of the CFR, as it existed on July 1, 2020. ( CFR 90 )
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CFR 1051 means subchapter U, part 1051, of the CFR, as amended from time to time. ( CFR 1051 )
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CFR 1054 means subchapter U, part 1054, of the CFR, as amended from time to time. ( CFR 1054 )
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CFR 1060 means subchapter U, part 1060, of the CFR, as amended from time to time. ( CFR 1060 )
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CFR 1068 means subchapter U, part 1068, of the CFR, as amended from time to time. ( CFR 1068 )
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complete fuel system means a fuel system that is attached to an engine and that consists of fuel lines and at least one fuel tank. ( système complet d’alimentation en carburant )
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crankcase emissions means substances that cause air pollution and that are emitted into the atmosphere from any portion of the crankcase ventilation or lubrication systems of an engine. ( émissions du carter )
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diurnal emissions means evaporative emissions that occur as a result of the venting of fuel tank vapours during daily temperature changes while the engine is not operating. ( émissions diurnes )
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element of design means, in respect of an engine, (a) any control system including computer software, electronic control systems and computer logic; (b) any control system calibrations; (c) the results of systems interaction; or (d) any hardware items. ( élément de conception )
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emission control system means any device, system or element of design that controls or reduces the emissions from an engine. ( système antipollution )
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emission family means, for the 2019 and later model years, (a) in respect of a company’s engines that are covered by an EPA certificate, the grouping that is specified in the EPA certificate; (b) in respect of any fuel lines and fuel tanks that form part of the complete fuel system of an engine and that are covered by one or more EPA certificates, the grouping that is specified in the EPA certificates; (c) in respect of a company’s engines other than those referred to in paragraph (a), the grouping determined in accordance with (i) in the case of a bicycle engine, section 230 of subpart C of CFR 1051, and (ii) in the case of any other engine, section 230 of subpart C of CFR 1054; and (d) in respect of any fuel lines and fuel tanks that form part of the complete fuel system of an engine other than those referred to in paragraph (b), the grouping determined in accordance with (i) in the case of a bicycle engine, section 230 of subpart C of CFR 1051, and (ii) in the case of any other engine, section 230 of subpart C of CFR 1060. ( famille d’émissions )
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engine means an off-road engine that is prescribed under subsection 5(1). ( moteur )
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engine kit means an engine with hardware, fuel lines and fuel tanks that are designed to be assembled. ( moteur prêt à assembler )
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EPA means the United States Environmental Protection Agency. ( EPA )