17 (1) The Minister may issue a permit to a person that, with respect to a species specified in the permit that is listed on the Species at Risk in Ontario List as an extirpated, endangered or threatened species, authorizes the person to engage in an activity specified in the permit that would otherwise be prohibited by section 9 or 10.  2007, c. 6, s. 17 (1). Limitation (2) The Minister may issue a permit under this section only if, (a)  the Minister is of the opinion that the activity authorized by the permit is necessary for the protection of human health or safety; (b)  the Minister is of the opinion that the main purpose of the activity authorized by the permit is to assist, and that the activity will assist, in the protection or recovery of the species specified in the permit; (c)  the Minister is of the opinion that the main purpose of the activity authorized by the permit is not to assist in the protection or recovery of the species specified in the permit, but, (i)  either of the following conditions will be or have been met: (A)  the Minister is of the opinion that an overall benefit to the species will be achieved within a reasonable time through requirements imposed by conditions of the permit, or (B)  subject to subsection (2.1), the person who would be authorized by the permit to engage in the activity has agreed to pay to the Agency any species conservation charge that is required by the permit, (ii)  the Minister is of the opinion that reasonable alternatives have been considered, including alternatives that would not adversely affect the species, and the best alternative has been adopted, and (iii)  the Minister is of the opinion that reasonable steps to minimize adverse effects on the species are required by conditions of the permit; or (d)  the Minister is of the opinion that the main purpose of the activity authorized by the permit is not to assist in the protection or recovery of the species specified in the permit, but, (i)  the Minister is of the opinion that the activity will result in a significant social or economic benefit to Ontario, (ii)  subject to subsection (2.1), the person who would be authorized to engage in the activity has agreed to pay to the Agency any species conservation charge that is required under the permit, (iii)  the Minister is of the opinion that the activity will not jeopardize the survival or recovery of the species in Ontario, (iv)  the Minister is of the opinion that reasonable alternatives have been considered, including alternatives that would not adversely affect the species, and the best alternative has been adopted, and (v)  the Minister is of the opinion that reasonable steps to minimize adverse effects on the species are required by conditions of the permit. 2007, c. 6, s. 17 (2); 2019, c. 9, Sched. 5, s. 15 (1). Species conservation charge (2.1) The Minister may require a permit holder to pay a species conservation charge to the Agency as a condition of a permit issued under clause (2) (c) or (d) only if the permit is issued with respect to a species that is a conservation fund species. 2019, c. 9, Sched. 5, s. 15 (2). Response to recovery strategy (3) Before issuing a permit under this section, the Minister shall consider any government response statement that has been published under section 12.1 with respect to a recovery strategy for the species specified in the permit.  2007, c. 6, s. 17 (3); 2019, c. 9, Sched. 5, s. 15 (3). Conditions (4) A permit issued under this section may contain such conditions as the Minister considers appropriate.  2007, c. 6, s. 17 (4). Same (5) Without limiting the generality of subsection (4), conditions in a permit may, (a)  limit the time during which the permit applies; (b)  limit the circumstances in which the permit applies; (c)  require the holder of the permit to take steps specified in the permit, and require that steps be taken before engaging in the activity authorized by the permit; (d)  require the holder of the permit to furnish security in an amount sufficient to ensure compliance with the permit; (d.1)  require the holder of a permit issued under clause (2) (c) or (d) to pay a species conservation charge; (e)  require the holder of the permit to ensure that the activity authorized by the permit, and the effects of the activity, are monitored in accordance with the permit; (f)  require the holder of the permit to rehabilitate habitat damaged or destroyed by the activity authorized by the permit, or to enhance another area so that it could become habitat suitable for the species specified in the permit; or (g)  require the holder of the permit to submit reports to the Minister.  2007, c. 6, s. 17 (5); 2019, c. 9, Sched. 5, s. 15 (4). Compliance (6) An authorization described in subsection (1) does not apply unless the holder of the permit complies with any requirements imposed by the permit.  2007, c. 6, s. 17 (6). Amendment or revocation (7) The Minister may, (a)  with the consent of the holder of a permit issued under this section, (i)  amend the permit, whether it was issued under clause (2) (a), (b), (c) or (d), if the Minister is of the opinion that the permit could be issued under the same clause in its amended form, or (ii)  Repealed: 2019, c. 9, Sched. 5, 15 (5). (iii)  revoke the permit; or (b)  without the consent of the holder of the permit issued under this section, but subject to section 20, amend or revoke the permit if the Minister is of the opinion that the revocation or amendment, (i)  is necessary to prevent jeopardizing the survival or recovery, in Ontario, of the species specified in the permit, or (ii)  is necessary for the protection of human health or safety. 2007, c. 6, s. 17 (7); 2019, c. 9, Sched. 5, s. 15 (5, 6). Delegation (8) In addition to any authority under any Act to delegate powers to persons employed in the Ministry, the Minister may, in the circumstances prescribed by the regulations, delegate his or her powers under this section to a person or body prescribed by the regulations, subject to any limitations prescribed by the regulations.  2007, c. 6, s. 17 (8). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2019, c. 9, Sched. 5, s. 15 (1-6) - 01/07/2019 Activities regulated under other Acts