PART XVII MISCELLANEOUS
Penalties
187 (1) Every individual convicted of an offence under section 186, other than an offence described in subsection (3), is liable, (a) on a first conviction, for each day or part of a day on which the offence occurs or continues, to a fine of not more than $50,000; and (b) on each subsequent conviction, (i) for each day or part of a day on which the offence occurs or continues, to a fine of not more than $100,000, (ii) to imprisonment for a term of not more than one year, or (iii) to both such fine and imprisonment.  2005, c. 12, s. 1 (57). Same:  corporations (2) Every corporation convicted of an offence under section 186, other than an offence described in subsection (3), is liable, (a) on a first conviction, for each day or part of a day on which the offence occurs or continues, to a fine of not more than $250,000; and (b) on each subsequent conviction, for each day or part of a day on which the offence occurs or continues, to a fine of not more than $500,000.  2005, c. 12, s. 1 (57). Application of subss. (4) and (5) (3) Subsections (4) and (5) apply to the following offences: 1. An offence under subsection 186 (1) of, i. contravening section 14 or 15, ii. contravening section 27, 40, 41 or 47.3 in respect of hauled liquid industrial waste or hazardous waste as designated
in the regulations relating to Part V, iii. contravening section 92 or 184, or iv. contravening a provision of the regulations that establishes or has the effect of establishing a numerical limit, including a limit of zero, on the amount, concentration or level of anything that may be discharged to the natural environment. 2. An offence under subsection 186 (2) of failing to comply with an order under this Act that establishes or has the effect of establishing a numerical limit, including a limit of zero, on the amount, concentration or level of anything that may be discharged to the natural environment. 3. An offence under subsection 186 (3) of failing to comply with a term or condition of an environmental compliance approval, certificate of property use, renewable energy approval, licence or permit under this Act, or a report under section 29, that establishes or has the effect of establishing a numerical limit, including a limit of zero, on the amount, concentration or level of anything that may be discharged to the natural environment. 4. An offence under subsection 194 (2) that relates to a contravention or failure to comply referred to in paragraph 1, 2 or 3.  2005, c. 12, s. 1 (57); 2009, c. 12, Sched. G, s. 24; 2010, c. 16, Sched. 7, s. 2 (85). Certain offences: corporations (4) Every corporation convicted of an offence described in subsection (3) is liable, for each day or part of a day on which the offence occurs or continues, to a fine of, (a) not less than $25,000 and not more than $6,000,000 on a first conviction; (b) not less than $50,000 and not more than $10,000,000 on a second conviction; and (c) not less than $100,000 and not more than $10,000,000 on each subsequent conviction.  2005, c. 12, s. 1 (57). Certain offences: individuals (5) Every individual convicted of an offence described in subsection (3) is liable, (a) for each day or part of a day on which the offence occurs or continues, to a fine of, (i) not less than $5,000 and not more than $4,000,000 on a first conviction, (ii) not less than $10,000 and not more than $6,000,000 on a second conviction, and (iii) not less than $20,000 and not more than $6,000,000 on each subsequent conviction; (b) to imprisonment for a term of not more than five years less one day; or (c) to both such fine and imprisonment.  2005, c. 12, s. 1 (57). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1998, c. 35, s. 37 - 01/02/1999 2000, c. 22, s. 1 (3-6)
- 21/11/2000 2001, c. 9, Sched. G, s. 5 (18) - 29/06/2001 2005, c. 12, s. 1 (57)
- 13/06/2005 2009, c. 12, Sched. G, s. 24 (1, 2) - 24/09/2009 2010, c. 16, Sched. 7, s. 2 (85) - 31/10/2011