24 (1) Despite any other general or special Act, if an area of development control is established by regulation made under section 22, no person shall undertake any development in the area unless such development is exempt under the regulations or unless the development complies with a development permit issued under this Act.  1999, c. 12, Sched. N, s. 4 (9). Terms and conditions (2) The Minister may issue development permits and may include such terms and conditions as he or she considers advisable.  1999, c. 12, Sched. N, s. 4 (9). Agreements (2.1) The Minister may, as a condition of issuing a development permit, enter into an agreement with an owner of land, the agreement may be registered against the land and the Minister is entitled to enforce the provisions of the agreement against the owner and, subject to the
Registry Act and the Land Titles Act, against any subsequent owners of the land.  2000, c. 26, Sched. L, s. 7 (10). Other permits (3) No building permit, work order, certificate or licence that relates to development shall be issued, and no approval, consent, permission or other decision that is authorized or required by an Act and that relates to development shall be made, in respect of any land, building or structure within an area of development control, unless the development is exempt under the regulations or, (a) a development permit relating to the land, building or structure has been issued under this Act; and (b) the building permit, work order, certificate, licence, approval, consent, permission or decision is consistent with the development permit.  1999, c. 12, Sched. N, s. 4 (9). Offence (4) Every person who contravenes subsection (1) is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable, (a) on a first conviction to a fine of not more than $25,000; and (b) on a subsequent conviction to a fine of not more than $10,000 for each day or part thereof upon which the contravention has continued after the day on which the person was first convicted.  R.S.O. 1990, c. N.2, s. 24 (4). Corporation (5) Despite subsection (4), if a corporation is convicted under subsection (1), the maximum penalty that may be imposed is, (a) on a first conviction a fine of not more than $50,000; and (b) on a subsequent conviction a fine of not more than $25,000 for each day or part thereof upon which the contravention has continued after the day on which the corporation was first convicted.  R.S.O. 1990, c. N.2, s. 24 (5). Order to demolish, etc. (6) Where any person undertakes any development that is in contravention of subsection (1), the Minister may order such person to demolish any building or structure erected in connection with the development or to restore the site to the condition it was in prior to the undertaking of the development, or both, within such time as the order specifies.  R.S.O. 1990, c. N.2, s. 24 (6). Order to stop work, etc. (6.1) If a person undertakes any development that is in contravention of subsection (1) and the Minister or an enforcement officer has reasonable grounds to believe that the contravention is causing or is likely to cause a risk to public safety or significant environmental damage, the Minister or the enforcement officer may order the person to, (a) stop work on the development; (b) take such steps as the Minister or the enforcement officer considers necessary to ensure compliance with this Act or the regulations, within such time as the order specifies. 2023, c. 20, Sched. 11, s. 4. Cost of work (7) Where a person to whom an order is directed under subsection (6) or (6.1) fails to comply with the order within the time specified in it, the Minister may cause the necessary work to be done and charge such person with the cost thereof, which cost may be recovered with costs, as a debt due to Her Majesty, in any court of competent jurisdiction.  R.S.O. 1990, c. N.2, s. 24 (7); 2000, c. 26, Sched. L, s. 7 (12). Offence (7.1) Every person who contravenes an order made under subsection (6) or (6.1) is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable, (a) on a first conviction, to a fine of not more than $10,000 for each day or part of a day on which the contravention continued; and (b) on a subsequent conviction, to a fine of not more than $25,000 for each day or part of a day on which the contravention continued.  2000, c. 26, Sched. L, s. 7 (13). Penalty for corporation (7.2) Despite subsection (7.1), if a corporation is convicted of an offence under subsection (7.1), the maximum penalty that may be imposed is, (a) on a first conviction, a fine of not more than $25,000 for each day or part of a day on which the contravention continued; and (b) on a subsequent conviction, a fine of not more than $50,000 for each day or part of a day on which the contravention continued.  2000, c. 26, Sched. L, s. 7 (13). Delegation of authority (8) Subject to subsection (9), where the Minister has delegated his or her authority under section 25, the delegate has, in lieu of the Minister, all the powers and rights of the Minister under this section.  2000, c. 26, Sched. L, s. 7 (14). Same (9) Subsection (8) does not apply to the powers and rights of the Minister under subsection (6.1) unless the delegate is the Commission or the director of the Commission.  2000, c. 26, Sched. L, s. 7 (14). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1999, c. 12, Sched. N, s. 4 (9) - 22/12/1999 2000, c. 26, Sched. L, s. 7 (10-14) - 6/12/2000 2023, c. 20, Sched. 11, s. 4 - 04/12/2023