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PART V WASTE MANAGEMENT
Ownership of waste
42 (1) The ownership of waste that is accepted at a waste disposal site by the operator of the site is transferred to the operator upon acceptance.  R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19, s. 42 (1). Where waste not accepted (2) Where waste is deposited but not accepted at a waste disposal site, the ownership of the waste shall be deemed to be transferred to the operator of the site immediately before the waste is deposited.  R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19, s. 42 (2). Approval (3) Subsections (1) and (2) apply only in respect of a waste disposal site for which an environmental compliance approval, renewable energy approval or registration under Part II.2 is in effect.  2010, c. 16, Sched. 7, s. 2 (31). Effect of contract (4) Subsection (1) applies only in the absence of a contract to the contrary.  R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19, s. 42 (4). Liability (5) Subsections (1) to (4) do not relieve any person from liability except liability as owner of waste that is delivered to and accepted by the operator of a waste disposal site in accordance with law including an applicable environmental compliance approval, applicable renewable energy approval or applicable regulation made under clause 176 (1.3) (e).  2009, c. 12, Sched. G, s. 3 (2); 2010, c. 16, Sched. 7, s. 2 (32); 2017, c. 2, Sched. 11, s. 2 (10). Owner of land (6) Where the operator of a waste disposal site is not the owner of the land on which the site is located, subsections (1) and (2) do not prevent the ownership of waste that is accepted or deposited at the site from being transferred to the owner of the land.  R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19, s. 42 (6). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2009, c. 12, Sched. G, s. 3 (1, 2) - 24/09/2009 2010, c. 16, Sched. 7, s. 2 (31, 32) - 31/10/2011 2017, c. 2, Sched. 11, s. 2 (10) - 22/03/2017
PART V WASTE MANAGEMENT
Order for removal of waste
43 Where waste has been deposited upon, in, into or through any land or land covered by water or in any building that has not been approved as a waste disposal site or in respect of which no registration under Part II.2 is in effect, the Director may issue an order to remove the waste and to restore the site to a condition satisfactory to the Director to, (a) an owner or previous owner or a person who otherwise has or had charge and control of the land or building or waste; (b) an occupant or previous occupant of the land or building; or (c) a person that the Director reasonably believes engaged in an activity prohibited by section 40 or 41 that resulted in the deposit of the waste.  1998, c. 35, s. 6; 2010, c. 16, Sched. 7, s. 2 (33). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1998, c. 35, s. 6 - 01/02/1999 2010, c. 16, Sched. 7, s. 2 (33) - 31/10/2011
PART V.0.1 RENEWABLE ENERGY
Definition
47.1 In this Part, “environment” has the same meaning as in the Environmental Assessment Act.  2009, c. 12, Sched. G, s. 4 (1). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2009, c. 12, Sched. G, s. 4 (1) - 24/09/2009
PART V.0.1 RENEWABLE ENERGY
Purpose
47.2 (1) The purpose of this Part is to provide for the protection and conservation of the environment.  2009, c. 12, Sched. G, s. 4 (1). Application of s. 3 (1) (2) Subsection 3 (1) does not apply to this Part.  2009, c. 12, Sched. G, s. 4 (1). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2009, c. 12, Sched. G, s. 4 (1) - 24/09/2009
PART V.0.1 RENEWABLE ENERGY
Requirement for renewable energy approval
47.3 (1) A person shall not engage in a renewable energy project except under the authority of and in accordance with a renewable energy approval issued by the Director if engaging in the project involves engaging in any of the following activities: 1. An activity for which, in the absence of subsection (2), subsection 9 (1) of this Act would require an environmental compliance approval. 2. An activity for which, in the absence of subsection (2), subsection 27 (1) of this Act would require an environmental compliance approval. 3. An activity for which, in the absence of subsection (2), subsection 34 (1) of the Ontario Water Resources Act would require a permit, if the activity would not involve a transfer as defined in subsection 34.5 (1) of that Act. 4. An activity for which, in the absence of subsection (2), section 36 of the Ontario Water Resources Act
would require a well construction permit. 5. An activity for which, in the absence of subsection (2), subsection 53 (1) of the Ontario Water Resources Act
would require an environmental compliance approval. 6. An activity for which, in the absence of subsection (2), a provision prescribed by the regulations would require an approval, permit or other instrument. 7. Any other activity prescribed by the regulations. 2009, c. 12, Sched. G, s. 4 (1, 2); 2010, c. 16, Sched. 7, s. 2 (39-41). Exemptions (2) The following provisions do not apply to a person who is engaging in a renewable energy project: 1. Subsection 9 (1) of this Act. 2. Subsection 27 (1) of this Act. 3. Subsection 34 (1) of the Ontario Water Resources Act, if the person engaging in the renewable energy project is not engaged in a taking of water that involves a transfer as defined in subsection 34.5 (1) of that Act. 4. Section 36 of the Ontario Water Resources Act. 5. Section 53 of the Ontario Water Resources Act. 6. A provision prescribed by the regulations for the purpose of paragraph 6 of subsection (1). 2009, c. 12, Sched. G, s. 4 (1, 3); 2010, c. 16, Sched. 7, s. 2 (42). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2009, c. 12, Sched. G, s. 4 (1) - 24/09/2009; 2009, c. 12, Sched. G, s. 4 (2, 3) - 01/01/2015 2010, c. 16, Sched. 7, s. 2 (39-42) - 31/10/2011
PART V.0.1 RENEWABLE ENERGY
Application
47.4 (1) An application for the issue or renewal of a renewable energy approval shall be prepared in accordance with the regulations and submitted to the Director.  2009, c. 12, Sched. G, s. 4 (1). Director may require information (2) The Director may require an applicant under subsection (1) to submit any plans, specifications, engineers’ reports or other information and to carry out and report on any tests or experiments relating to the renewable energy project.  2009, c. 12, Sched. G, s. 4 (1). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2009, c. 12, Sched. G, s. 4 (1) - 24/09/2009
PART V.0.1 RENEWABLE ENERGY
Director’s powers
47.5 (1) After considering an application for the issue or renewal of a renewable energy approval, the Director may, if in his or her opinion it is in the public interest to do so, (a) issue or renew a renewable energy approval; or (b) refuse to issue or renew a renewable energy approval.  2009, c. 12, Sched. G, s. 4 (1). Terms and conditions (2) In issuing or renewing a renewable energy approval, the Director may impose terms and conditions if in his or her opinion it is in the public interest to do so.  2009, c. 12, Sched. G, s. 4 (1). Other powers (3) On application or on his or her own initiative, the Director may, if in his or her opinion it is in the public interest to do so, (a) alter the terms and conditions of a renewable energy approval after it is issued; (b) impose new terms and conditions on a renewable energy approval; or (c) suspend or revoke a renewable energy approval.  2009, c. 12, Sched. G, s. 4 (1). Same (4) A renewable energy approval is subject to any terms and conditions prescribed by the regulations.  2009, c. 12, Sched. G, s. 4 (1). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2009, c. 12, Sched. G, s. 4 (1) - 24/09/2009
PART V.0.1 RENEWABLE ENERGY
Water transfers: Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River, Nelson and Hudson Bay Basins
47.6 A renewable energy approval shall not authorize a person to take water contrary to subsection 34.3 (2) of the Ontario Water Resources Act.  2009, c. 12, Sched. G, s. 4 (1). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2009, c. 12, Sched. G, s. 4 (1) - 24/09/2009
PART V.0.1 RENEWABLE ENERGY
Policies, renewable energy approvals
47.7 (1) The Minister may, in writing, issue, amend or revoke policies in respect of renewable energy approvals.  2009, c. 12, Sched. G, s. 4 (1). Same (2) A policy or the amendment or revocation of a policy takes effect on the later of the following days: 1. The day that notice of the policy, amendment or revocation, as the case may be, is given in the environmental registry established under the Environmental Bill of Rights, 1993. 2. The effective day specified in the policy, amendment or revocation, as the case may be.  2009, c. 12, Sched. G, s. 4 (1). Same (3) Subject to section 145.2.2, decisions made under this Act in respect of renewable energy approvals shall be consistent with any policies issued under subsection (1) that are in effect on the date of the decision.  2009, c. 12, Sched. G, s. 4 (1). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2009, c. 12, Sched. G, s. 4 (1) - 24/09/2009 PART V.1 
VEHICLE PERMITS AND NUMBER PLATES Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, Part V.1 of the Act is repealed and the following substituted: (See: 2019, c. 9, Sched. 7, s. 1) Part V.1   Vehicle Permits and Number Plates Seizure of permits and number plates
PART V.1 VEHICLE PERMITS AND NUMBER PLATES
Definitions, ss. 48 to 55
48 (1) In this section and in sections 49 to 55, “number plates” means number plates issued under the Highway Traffic Act; (“plaques d’immatriculation”) “offence” means offence under this Act, the Nutrient Management Act, 2002, the Ontario Water Resources Act, the Pesticides Act, the
Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002 or the Toxics Reduction Act, 2009; (“infraction”) “permit” means permit issued under section 7 of the Highway Traffic Act; (“certificat d’immatriculation”) “Registrar” means Registrar of Motor Vehicles under the Highway Traffic Act. (“registrateur”)  R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19, s. 48 (1); 1998, c. 35, s. 8 (1, 2); 2002, c. 4, s. 62 (2); 2009, c. 19, s. 67 (2). Seizure of permit and number plates (2) A police officer or a provincial officer may seize the permit and the number plates for a vehicle where he or she reasonably believes that the vehicle was used or is being used in connection with the commission of an offence and the seizure is necessary to prevent the continuation or repetition of the offence.  1998, c. 35, s. 8 (3). Safekeeping (3) The police officer or provincial officer, (a) shall deliver the permit and the number plates into the custody of the Registrar pending disposition as provided in sections 49 to 55; and (b) shall give notice to the Registrar of the date when the permit and the number plates were seized.  R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19, s. 48 (3). Notice by Registrar (4) The Registrar shall give notice of the delivery into custody and of the date of the seizure to the person to whom the permit and the number plates were issued.  R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19, s. 48 (4). Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, section 48 of the Act is repealed and the following substituted: (See: 2019, c. 9, Sched. 7, s. 1) Definitions 48 In this Part, “holder” means, when used in relation to a permit, the person in whose name the plate portion of a permit is issued; (“titulaire”) “number plates” means number plates issued, (a) under the Highway Traffic Act, or (b) by an authority outside Ontario; (“plaques d’immatriculation”) “offence” means an offence under this Act, the Nutrient Management Act, 2002, the Ontario Water Resources Act, the Pesticides Act, the Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002 or the Toxics Reduction Act, 2009; (“infraction”) “permit” means a permit issued, (a) under section 7 of the Highway Traffic Act, or (b) by an authority outside Ontario; (“certificat d’immatriculation”) “Registrar” means Registrar of Motor Vehicles under the Highway Traffic Act. (“registrateur”) 2019, c. 9, Sched. 7, s. 1. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1998, c. 35, s. 7, 8 (1-3) - 01/02/1999 2002, c. 4, s. 62 (2)
- 01/07/2003 2009, c. 19, s. 67 (2)
- 01/01/2010 2019, c. 9, Sched. 7, s. 1 - not in force
PART V.1 VEHICLE PERMITS AND NUMBER PLATES
Appeal, order under ss. 49 and 50
51 An appeal lies from an order or a refusal to issue an order under section 49 or 50 in the same manner as an appeal from a conviction or acquittal in respect of an offence mentioned in such section.  R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19, s. 51. Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, section 51 of the Act is repealed and the following substituted: (See: 2019, c. 9, Sched. 7, s. 1) Prohibition, application for permit or number plates 51 No person shall apply for, procure the issue of or have possession of a permit or number plates for a vehicle that would result in a contravention of a notice given under section 49 or a court order issued under section 50. 2019, c. 9, Sched. 7, s. 1. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2019, c. 9, Sched. 7, s. 1 - not in force
PART V.1 VEHICLE PERMITS AND NUMBER PLATES
Permits
53 (1) No person whose permit or number plates for a vehicle, (a) have been seized and are held in custody under section 48; (b) are under suspension or detention under section 49 or 51; or (c) are detained under section 50, shall apply for, procure the issue or renewal of or have possession of a permit for the vehicle. Number plates (2) No person whose permit or number plates for a vehicle, (a) have been seized and are held in custody under section 48; (b) are under suspension or detention under section 49 or 51; or (c) are detained under section 50, shall apply for, procure the issue of or have in the person’s possession or on the vehicle number plates for the vehicle.  R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19, s. 53. Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, section 53 of the Act is repealed. (See: 2019, c. 9, Sched. 7, s. 1) Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2019, c. 9, Sched. 7, s. 1 - not in force
PART V.1 VEHICLE PERMITS AND NUMBER PLATES
Transmittal of copy of order
54 Where, under section 49 or 51, an order is made or a charge is dismissed, the clerk or registrar of the court shall transmit to the Registrar a copy of the order or the minute of dismissal certified by the clerk or registrar.  R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19, s. 54. Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, section 54 of the Act is repealed. (See: 2019, c. 9, Sched. 7, s. 1) Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2019, c. 9, Sched. 7, s. 1 - not in force
PART V.1 VEHICLE PERMITS AND NUMBER PLATES
Substituted service
55 (1) On application without notice, a justice who is satisfied that reasonable efforts have been made without success to give a notice, in accordance with section 182, under section 48 or 49, or that such reasonable efforts would not be successful, may order substituted service of the notice in such manner as the justice may direct.  1998, c. 35, s. 12. Effect (2) A notice given by substituted service in the manner directed under subsection (1) shall be deemed to be given on the day on which the substituted service is carried out.  R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19, s. 55 (2). Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, section 55 of the Act is repealed. (See: 2019, c. 9, Sched. 7, s. 1) Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1998, c. 35, s. 12 - 01/02/1999 2019, c. 9, Sched. 7, s. 1 - not in force PART VI   OZONE DEPLETING SUBSTANCES
PART VI OZONE DEPLETING SUBSTANCES
Definitions, Part VI
56 In this Part, “designated” means designated by the regulations; (“désigné”) “ozone depleting substance” means a chlorofluorocarbon, a halon or any other substance that has the potential to destroy ozone in the stratosphere. (“substance appauvrissant la couche d’ozone”) R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19, s. 56.
PART VI OZONE DEPLETING SUBSTANCES
Application
57 Sections 58 and 59 apply only in respect of the following ozone depleting substances: 1. CFC-11, also known as fluorotrichloromethane. 2. CFC-12, also known as dichlorodifluoromethane. 3. CFC-113, also known as 1,1,2-trichloro-1,2,2-trifluoroethane. 4. CFC-114, also known as 1,2-dichloro-1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethane. 5. CFC-115, also known as 1-chloro-1,1,2,2,2-pentafluoroethane. 6. Halon-1211, also known as bromochlorodifluoromethane. 7. Halon-1301, also known as bromotrifluoromethane. 8. Halon-2402, also known as dibromotetrafluoroethane. 9. Such other ozone depleting substances as may be designated.  R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19, s. 57.
PART VI OZONE DEPLETING SUBSTANCES
Prohibition, ozone depleting substances
58 No person shall make, use, transfer, display, transport, store or dispose of, (a) any thing, other than a prescription drug, containing an ozone depleting substance that acts as a propellant; or (b) any designated thing or any thing of a designated class if that thing contains an ozone depleting substance.  R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19, s. 58.
PART VI OZONE DEPLETING SUBSTANCES
Prohibition, manufacture using ozone depleting substances
59 No person shall make, use, transfer, display, transport, store or dispose of, (a) any packaging, wrapping or container that is made in a manner that uses an ozone depleting substance; or (b) any designated thing or any thing of a designated class if that thing is made in a manner that uses an ozone depleting substance.  R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19, s. 59. PART VI.1   Cessation of Coal Use at Generation Facilities
PART VI.1 CESSATION OF COAL USE AT GENERATION FACILITIES
Cessation of coal use, certain generation facilities
59.2 (1) The owner and the operator of each of the following generation facilities shall ensure that coal is not used to generate electricity at the generation facility after December 31, 2014: 1. Atikokan Generating Station, located on Highway 622 in the Township of Atikokan. 2. Lambton Generating Station, located on St. Clair Parkway in the Township of St. Clair. 3. Nanticoke Generating Station, located on Regional Road 55 South in Haldimand County. 4. Thunder Bay Generating Station, located on 108th Avenue in the City of Thunder Bay. 2015, c. 25, s. 1. Change of name or ownership (2) Subsection (1) applies in respect of each generation facility named in that subsection even if the generation facility’s name or ownership changes. 2015, c. 25, s. 1. Application of s. 187 (4) and (5) (3) Subsections 187 (4) and (5) apply with respect to an offence under subsection 186 (1) of contravening subsection (1). 2015, c. 25, s. 1. Same (4) For the purposes of subsections 187 (4) and (5), an offence under subsection 186 (1) of contravening subsection (1) is deemed to be an offence described in subsection 187 (3). 2015, c. 25, s. 1. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2015, c. 25, s. 1
- 01/02/2016
PART VI.1 CESSATION OF COAL USE AT GENERATION FACILITIES
Cessation of coal use, general
59.3 (1) Subject to subsection (2), no person shall use coal at a generation facility to generate electricity in Ontario after December 31, 2014. 2015, c. 25, s. 1. Exception (2) Subsection (1) does not apply to the following types of generation facilities: 1. A generation facility at a facility that produces a product other than electricity or steam where the generation of electricity is not the primary purpose of the facility. 2. A generation facility that uses heat, steam or by-product gas from another facility that produces a product other than electricity or steam where the generation of electricity is not the primary purpose of the other facility. 2015, c. 25, s. 1. Definition (3) In this section, “by-product gas” means a gas that is a by-product of a chemical reaction or physical process. 2015, c. 25, s. 1. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2015, c. 25, s. 1
- 01/02/2016
PART VI.1 CESSATION OF COAL USE AT GENERATION FACILITIES
Exception, exemption
59.4 Clause 175.1 (1) (a) does not apply with respect to a generation facility that uses coal to generate electricity in Ontario after December 31, 2014 unless the generation facility is of a type of generation facility that is similar to the type described in subsection 59.3 (2). 2015, c. 25, s. 1. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2015, c. 25, s. 1
- 01/02/2016 PART VII   ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLES
PART VII ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLES
Definitions, Part VII
60 In this Part, “abandoned motor vehicle” means a vehicle that has been left unattended without lawful authority and that appears to an officer, by reason of its age, appearance, mechanical condition or lack of number plates, to be abandoned; (“véhicule automobile abandonné”) “abandoned motor vehicle site” means, (a) a waste disposal site, (i) that is classified by the regulations as a derelict motor vehicle site, (ii) that is not exempt under the regulations relating to Part V or this Part, and (iii) for which an environmental compliance approval has been issued or a registration under Part II.2 is in effect, or (b) any place that is approved in writing by the Director for the purpose of receiving and storing abandoned motor vehicles; (“emplacement de véhicules automobiles abandonnés”) “officer” means a provincial officer or a member of the Ontario Provincial Police Force or the police force in the area where an abandoned motor vehicle is found. (“agent”) R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19, s. 60; 2010, c. 16, Sched. 7, s. 2 (43). Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, the definition of “officer” in section 60 of the Act is amended by striking out “Ontario Provincial Police Force or the police force” and substituting “police service”. (See: 2019, c. 1, Sched. 4, s. 18 (1)) Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2010, c. 16, Sched. 7, s. 2 (43) - 31/10/2011 2018, c. 3, Sched. 5, s. 20 (1) - no effect - see 2019, c. 1, Sched. 3, s. 5 - 26/03/2019 2019, c. 1, Sched. 4, s. 18 (1) - not in force
PART VII ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLES
Notice to owner, removal
62 Where an officer has removed an abandoned motor vehicle to an abandoned motor vehicle site, the officer shall forthwith serve notice in writing of the removal on the owner of the vehicle at the latest address shown on the records of the Ministry of Transportation when the officer causes the records to be examined or on the records, if any, on or in the vehicle unless the name and address of the owner cannot be determined.  R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19, s. 62.
PART VII ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLES
Contents of notice
63 A notice under section 62 shall, (a) contain a description of, (i) the abandoned motor vehicle, (ii) the place from which and the abandoned motor vehicle site to which the abandoned motor vehicle was removed, (iii) the date of removal, and (iv) the identification of the officer who removed or caused the removal of the abandoned motor vehicle; and (b) state, (i) that if the abandoned motor vehicle is not claimed by the owner or any other person having a right or interest in the vehicle within thirty days from the date of service of the notice, the abandoned motor vehicle will be sold or otherwise disposed of by the person having the charge and control of the abandoned motor vehicle site, and (ii) that the owner shall forthwith upon receipt of the notice notify any person having a right or interest in the abandoned motor vehicle, of whom the owner has knowledge, of the receipt and contents of the notice of removal.  R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19, s. 63.
PART VII ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLES
Where owner may retake possession
64 The owner or any person having a right or interest in an abandoned motor vehicle may take possession of the abandoned motor vehicle within thirty days after the date of service of the notice referred to in section 62 or, where notice of removal has not been served, within thirty days after the date of removal of the vehicle on payment to the person having the charge and control of the abandoned motor vehicle site of all costs and charges, if any, for removal of the vehicle to and all costs and charges, if any, for storage of the vehicle at the abandoned motor vehicle site.  R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19, s. 64.