PART III OFFICIAL PLANS
Approvals
17 (1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the Minister is the approval authority in respect of the approval of a plan as an official plan for the purposes of this section.  1996, c. 4, s. 9. Approval by upper-tier municipality (2) An upper-tier municipality is the approval authority in respect of an official plan of a lower-tier municipality for the purposes of this section if the upper-tier municipality has an approved official plan.  2002, c. 17, Sched. B, s. 5 (1). Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, subsection 17 (2) of the Act is amended by striking out “An upper-tier municipality” at the beginning and substituting “An upper-tier municipality with planning responsibilities”. (See: 2022, c. 21, Sched. 9, s. 5 (1)) (3) Repealed:  2002, c. 17, Sched. B, s. 5 (2). Upper-tier become approval authority (4) On the day that all or part of a plan that covers an upper-tier municipality comes into effect as the official plan of a municipality, the upper-tier municipality is the approval authority in respect of the approval of a plan as an official plan of a lower-tier municipality.  2002, c. 17, Sched. B, s. 5 (3). Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, subsection 17 (4) of the Act is amended by striking out “an upper-tier municipality” and substituting “an upper-tier municipality with planning responsibilities”. (See: 2022, c. 21, Sched. 9, s. 5 (2)) (5) Repealed:  2002, c. 17, Sched. B, s. 5 (4). Removal of power (6) The Minister may by order, accompanied by a written explanation for it, remove the power given under subsection (2) or (4) and the order may be in respect of the plan or proposed official plan amendment specified in the order or in respect of any or all plans or proposed official plan amendments submitted for approval after the order is made.  1996, c. 4, s. 9; 2002, c. 17, Sched. B, s. 5 (5). Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, subsection 17 (6) of the Act is amended by striking out “accompanied by a written explanation for it”. (See: 2022, c. 21, Sched. 9, s. 5 (3)) Transfer of approval authority (7) If an order is made under subsection (6), the Minister becomes the approval authority in respect of the plans and proposed official plan amendments to which the order relates and the council of the former approval authority shall forward to the Minister all papers, plans, documents and other material that relate to any matter in respect of which the power was removed and of which a final disposition was not made by the approval authority.  1996, c. 4, s. 9. Revocation (8) If the Minister revokes the order or part of the order made under subsection (6), the council reverts back to being the approval authority in respect of all plans or proposed official plan amendments to which the revoked order or revoked part of the order applied.  1996, c. 4, s. 9. Exemption (9) Subject to subsection 26 (6), the Minister may by order exempt a plan or proposed official plan amendment from his or her approval under this section and the order may be in respect of the plan or proposed official plan amendment specified in the order or in respect of any or all plans or proposed official plan amendments.  1996, c. 4, s. 9; 2006, c. 23, s. 9 (1). Authority to exempt (10) The Minister may by order authorize an approval authority to pass a by-law, (a) exempting any or all plans or proposed official plan amendments from its approval under this section; and (b) exempting a plan or proposed official plan amendment from its approval under this section.  1996, c. 4, s. 9. Conditions (11) An exemption under subsection (9) or (10) or an authorization under subsection (10) may be subject to such conditions as the Minister or the approval authority may provide in the order or by-law.  1996, c. 4, s. 9. Removal of exemption or authorization (12) The Minister may by order or an approval authority may by by-law, accompanied by a written explanation for it, remove any exemption made under subsection (9) or (10) or any authorization made under subsection (10).  1996, c. 4, s. 9. Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, subsection 17 (12) of the Act is amended by striking out “accompanied by a written explanation for it”. (See: 2022, c. 21, Sched. 9, s. 5 (3)) Mandatory adoption (13) A plan shall be prepared and adopted and, unless exempt from approval, submitted for approval by the council of a prescribed municipality.  2002, c. 17, Sched. B, s. 5 (6). Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, subsection 17 (13) of the Act is repealed and the following substituted: (See: 2022, c. 21, Sched. 9, s. 5 (4)) Mandatory adoption (13) A plan shall be prepared and adopted and, unless exempt from approval, submitted for approval by the council of, (a) an upper-tier municipality with planning responsibilities; (b) a lower-tier municipality that, for municipal purposes, forms part of an upper-tier municipality without planning responsibilities; and (c) any other local municipality that is prescribed for the purposes of this section. 2022, c. 21, Sched. 9, s. 5 (4) Discretionary adoption (14) The council of a municipality not prescribed under subsection (13) may prepare and adopt a plan and, unless the plan is exempt from approval, submit it for approval.  2002, c. 17, Sched. B, s. 5 (7). Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, subsection 17 (14) of the Act is amended by striking out “municipality not prescribed under subsection (13)” and substituting “local municipality not described in clause 13 (b) or otherwise prescribed for the purposes of subsection (13)”. (See: 2022, c. 21, Sched. 9, s. 5 (5)) Consultation and public meeting (15) In the course of the preparation of a plan, the council shall ensure that, (a) the appropriate approval authority is consulted on the preparation of the plan and given an opportunity to review all supporting information and material and any other prescribed information and material, even if the plan is exempt from approval; (b) the prescribed public bodies are consulted on the preparation of the plan and given an opportunity to review all supporting information and material and any other prescribed information and material; (c) adequate information and material, including a copy of the current proposed plan, is made available to the public, in the prescribed manner, if any; and (d) at least one public meeting is held for the purpose of giving the public an opportunity to make representations in respect of the current proposed plan.  2006, c. 23, s. 9 (2). Open house (16) If the plan is being revised under section 26 or amended in relation to a development permit system, the council shall ensure that at least one open house is held for the purpose of giving the public an opportunity to review and ask questions about the information and material made available under clause (15) (c).  2006, c. 23, s. 9 (2). Notice (17) Notice of the public meeting required under clause (15) (d) and of the open house, if any, required under subsection (16) shall, (a) be given to the prescribed persons and public bodies, in the prescribed manner; and (b) be accompanied by the prescribed information.  2006, c. 23, s. 9 (2). Time for provision of copy to Minister (17.1) A copy of the current proposed plan or official plan amendment shall be submitted to the Minister at least 90 days before the municipality gives notice under subsection (17) if, (a) the Minister is the approval authority in respect of the plan or amendment; and (b) the plan or amendment is not exempt from approval. 2015, c. 26, s. 18 (1). (17.2) Repealed: 2015, c. 26, s. 18 (2). Timing of open house (18) If an open house is required under subsection (16), it shall be held no later than seven days before the public meeting required under clause (15) (d) is held.  2006, c. 23, s. 9 (2). Timing of public meeting (19) The public meeting required under clause (15) (d) shall be held no earlier than 20 days after the requirements for giving notice have been complied with.  2006, c. 23, s. 9 (2). Information and material (19.1) The information and material referred to in clause (15) (c), including a copy of the current proposed plan, shall be made available to the public at least 20 days before the public meeting required under clause (15) (d) is held.  2006, c. 23, s. 9 (2). Participation in public meeting (19.2) Every person who attends a public meeting required under clause (15) (d) shall be given an opportunity to make representations in respect of the current proposed plan.  2006, c. 23, s. 9 (2). Alternative measures (19.3) If an official plan sets out alternative measures for informing and obtaining the views of the public in respect of amendments that may be proposed for the plan and if the measures are complied with, subsections (15) to (19.2) and clause 22 (6.4) (a) do not apply to the proposed amendments, but subsection (19.6) does apply. 2015, c. 26, s. 18 (3). Same (19.4) In the course of preparing the official plan, before including alternative measures described in subsection (19.3), the council shall consider whether it would be desirable for the measures to allow for notice of the proposed amendments to the prescribed persons and public bodies mentioned in clause (17) (a). 2015, c. 26, s. 18 (3). Transition (19.4.1) For greater certainty, subsection (19.4) does not apply with respect to alternative measures that are included in an official plan before the day subsection 18 (3) of the Smart Growth for Our Communities Act, 2015 comes into force. 2015, c. 26, s. 18 (3). Information (19.5) At a public meeting under clause (15) (d), the council shall ensure that information is made available to the public regarding who is entitled to appeal under subsections (24) and (36).  2006, c. 23, s. 9 (2). Where alternative procedures followed (19.6) If subsection (19.3) applies, the information required under subsection (19.5) shall be made available to the public at a public meeting or in the manner set out in the official plan for informing and obtaining the views of the public in respect of the proposed amendments.  2006, c. 23, s. 9 (2). Submissions (20) Any person or public body may make written submissions to the council before a plan is adopted.  1996, c. 4, s. 9. Comments (21) The council shall provide to any person or public body that the council considers may have an interest in the plan adequate information and material, including a copy of the plan and, before adopting the plan, shall give them an opportunity to submit comments on it up to the time specified by the council.  1996, c. 4, s. 9; 2006, c. 23, s. 9 (3). Adoption of plan (22) When the requirements of subsections (15) to (21), as appropriate, have been met and the council is satisfied that the plan as finally prepared is suitable for adoption, the council may by by-law adopt all or part of the plan and, unless the plan is exempt from approval, submit it for approval.  1996, c. 4, s. 9. Notice (23) The council shall ensure that written notice of the adoption of the plan is given in the prescribed manner, no later than 15 days after the day it was adopted, (a) to the appropriate approval authority, whether or not the plan is exempt from approval, unless the approval authority has notified the municipality that it does not wish to receive copies of the notices of adoption; (b) to each person or public body that filed with the clerk of the municipality a written request to be notified if the plan is adopted; and (c) to any other person or public body that is prescribed. 2015, c. 26, s. 18 (4). Contents (23.1) The notice under subsection (23) shall contain, (a) a brief explanation of the effect, if any, that the written and oral submissions mentioned in subsection (23.2) had on the decision; and (b) any other information that is prescribed. 2015, c. 26, s. 18 (4). Written and oral submissions (23.2) Clause (23.1) (a) applies to, (a) any written submissions relating to the plan that were made to the council before its decision; and (b) any oral submissions relating to the plan that were made at a public meeting. 2015, c. 26, s. 18 (4). Right to appeal (24) If the plan is exempt from approval, any of the following may, not later than 20 days after the day that the giving of notice under subsection (23) is completed, appeal all or part of the decision of council to adopt all or part of the plan to the Tribunal by filing a notice of appeal with the clerk of the municipality: 1. A person or public body who, before the plan was adopted, made oral submissions at a public meeting or written submissions to the council. 2. The Minister. 3. The appropriate approval authority. 4. In the case of a request to amend the plan, the person or public body that made the request.  2006, c. 23, s. 9 (4); 2017, c. 23, Sched. 5, s. 80. (24.0.1) Repealed: 2019, c. 9, Sched. 12, s. 3 (1). No appeal re additional residential unit policies (24.1) Despite subsection (24), there is no appeal in respect of policies adopted to authorize the use of, (a) a second residential unit in a detached house, semi-detached house or rowhouse on a parcel of land on which residential use, other than ancillary residential use, is permitted, if all buildings and structures ancillary to the detached house, semi-detached house or rowhouse cumulatively contain no more than one residential unit; (b) a third residential unit in a detached house, semi-detached house or rowhouse on a parcel of land on which residential use, other than ancillary residential use, is permitted, if no building or structure ancillary to the detached house, semi-detached house or rowhouse contains any residential units; or (c) one residential unit in a building or structure ancillary to a detached house, semi-detached house or rowhouse on a parcel of land, if the detached house, semi-detached house or rowhouse contains no more than two residential units and no other building or structure ancillary to the detached house, semi-detached house or rowhouse contains any residential units. 2022, c. 21, Sched. 9, s. 5 (6); 2023, c. 10, Sched. 6, s. 4 (1). Exception re Minister (24.1.1) Subsection (24.1) does not apply to an appeal by the Minister. 2016, c. 25, Sched. 4, s. 2 (1). No appeal re inclusionary zoning policies (24.1.2) Despite subsection (24), there is no appeal in respect of policies described in subsection 16 (4), including, for greater certainty, any requirements or standards that are part of such policies. 2016, c. 25, Sched. 4, s. 2 (2). Exception re Minister (24.1.3) Subsection (24.1.2) does not apply to an appeal by the Minister. 2016, c. 25, Sched. 4, s. 2 (2). No appeal re certain matters (24.1.4) Despite subsection (24), there is no appeal in respect of any parts of an official plan that must be contained in the plan, (a) before a development permit system may be adopted or established; or (b) in order for a municipality to be able to exercise particular powers in administering a development permit system, such as setting out the information and material to be provided in an application for a development permit or imposing certain types of conditions. 2019, c. 9, Sched. 12, s. 3 (2). Limitation (24.1.5) Subsection (24.1.4) applies only if the parts of an official plan described in that subsection are included in the plan in response to an order under subsection 70.2.2 (1) and the municipality has not previously adopted a plan containing those parts in response to the order. 2019, c. 9, Sched. 12, s. 3 (2). Exception re Minister (24.1.6) Subsection (24.1.4) does not apply to an appeal by the Minister. 2019, c. 9, Sched. 12, s. 3 (2). No global appeal (24.2) Despite subsection (24), in the case of a new official plan there is no appeal in respect of all of the decision of council to adopt all of the plan. 2015, c. 26, s. 18 (5). Same (24.3) For greater certainty, subsection (24.2) does not prevent an appeal relating to a part of the decision or a part of the plan, as authorized by subsection (24). 2015, c. 26, s. 18 (5). No appeal re certain matters (24.4) Despite subsection (24), there is no appeal in respect of a part of an official plan that is described in subsection (24.5). 2015, c. 26, s. 18 (5). Same (24.5) Subsections (24.4) and (36.4) apply to a part of an official plan that, (a) identifies an area as being within the boundary of, (i) a vulnerable area as defined in subsection 2 (1) of the Clean Water Act, 2006, (ii) the Lake Simcoe watershed as defined in section 2 of the Lake Simcoe Protection Act, 2008, (iii) the Greenbelt Area or Protected Countryside as defined in subsection 1 (1) of the Greenbelt Act, 2005, or within the boundary of a specialty crop area designated by the Greenbelt Plan established under that Act, or (iv) the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan Area as defined in subsection 3 (1) of the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan established under the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Act, 2001; (b) identifies forecasted population and employment growth as set out in a growth plan that, (i) is approved under the Places to Grow Act, 2005, and (ii) applies to the Greater Golden Horseshoe growth plan area designated in Ontario Regulation 416/05 (Growth Plan Areas) made under that Act; (c) in the case of the official plan of a lower-tier municipality in the Greater Golden Horseshoe growth plan area mentioned in subclause (b) (ii), identifies forecasted population and employment growth as allocated to the lower-tier municipality in the upper-tier municipality’s official plan, but only if the upper-tier municipality’s plan has been approved by the Minister; or (d) in the case of the official plan of a lower-tier municipality, identifies the boundary of an area of settlement to reflect the boundary set out in the upper-tier municipality’s official plan, but only if the upper-tier municipality’s plan has been approved by the Minister. 2015, c. 26, s. 18 (5). Notice of appeal (25) The notice of appeal filed under subsection (24) must, (a) set out the specific part of the plan to which the notice applies; (b) set out the reasons for the appeal; and (c) be accompanied by the fee charged by the Tribunal.  1996, c. 4, s. 9; 2015, c. 26, s. 18 (6); 2017, c. 23, Sched. 3, s. 6 (2); 2017, c. 23, Sched. 5, s. 81; 2019, c. 9, Sched. 12, s. 3 (3); 2021, c. 4, Sched. 6, s. 80 (1). Same (25.1) If the appellant intends to argue that the appealed decision is inconsistent with a policy statement issued under subsection 3 (1), fails to conform with or conflicts with a provincial plan or, in the case of the official plan of a lower-tier municipality, fails to conform with the upper-tier municipality’s official plan, the notice of appeal must also explain how the decision is inconsistent with, fails to conform with or conflicts with the other document. 2019, c. 9, Sched. 12, s. 3 (4). Timing (26) For the purposes of subsections (24) and (36), the giving of written notice shall be deemed to be completed, (a) where notice is given by personal service, on the day that the serving of all required notices is completed; (a.1) where notice is given by e-mail, on the day that the sending by e-mail of all required notices is completed; (b) where notice is given by mail, on the day that the mailing of all required notices is completed; and (c) where notice is given by telephone transmission of a facsimile of the notice, on the day that the transmission of all required notices is completed.  1996, c. 4, s. 9; 2015, c. 26, s. 18 (8); 2019, c. 9, Sched. 12, s. 3 (5). Use of dispute resolution techniques (26.1) When a notice of appeal is filed under subsection (24), the council may use mediation, conciliation or other dispute resolution techniques to attempt to resolve the dispute. 2015, c. 26, s. 18 (9). Notice and invitation (26.2) If the council decides to act under subsection (26.1), (a) it shall give a notice of its intention to use dispute resolution techniques to all the appellants; and (b) it shall give an invitation to participate in the dispute resolution process to, (i) as many of the appellants as the council considers appropriate, (ii) in the case of a request to amend the plan, the person or public body that made the request, (iii) the Minister, (iv) the appropriate approval authority, and (v) any other persons or public bodies that the council considers appropriate. 2015, c. 26, s. 18 (9). Extension of time (26.3) When the council gives a notice under clause (26.2) (a), the 15-day period mentioned in clauses (29) (b) and (c) and subsections (29.1) and (29.2) is extended to 75 days. 2015, c. 26, s. 18 (9). Participation voluntary (26.4) Participation in the dispute resolution process by the persons and public bodies who receive invitations under clause (26.2) (b) is voluntary. 2015, c. 26, s. 18 (9). Decision final (27) If one or more persons or public bodies have a right of appeal under subsection (24) in respect of all or part of the decision of council, but no notice of appeal is filed under that subsection and the time for filing appeals has expired, (a) the decision of council or the part of the decision that is not the subject of an appeal is final; and (b) the plan or part of the plan that was adopted and that is not the subject of an appeal comes into effect as an official plan or part of an official plan on the day after the last day for filing a notice of appeal.  1996, c. 4, s. 9; 2017, c. 23, Sched. 3, s. 6 (4). Same (27.1) If no person or public body has any right of appeal under subsection (24) in respect of any part of the decision of council, (a) the decision of council is final; and (b) the plan that was adopted comes into effect as an official plan on the day after the day it was adopted. 2017, c. 23, Sched. 3, s. 6 (5). Declaration (28) A sworn declaration of an employee of the municipality or of the approval authority that notice was given as required by subsection (23) or (35) or that no notice of appeal was filed under subsection (24) or (36) within the time allowed for appeal is conclusive evidence of the facts stated in it.  1996, c. 4, s. 9. Forwarding of record, etc. (29) If a notice of appeal under subsection (24) is filed, the clerk of the municipality shall ensure that, (a) a record is compiled which includes the prescribed information and material; (b) the record, the notice of appeal and the fee charged by the Tribunal are forwarded to the Tribunal within 15 days after the last day for filing a notice of appeal; (c) the notice of appeal and the record are forwarded to the appropriate approval authority within 15 days after the last day for filing a notice of appeal, whether or not the plan is exempt from the requirement for an approval, unless the approval authority has notified the municipality that it does not wish to receive copies of the notices of appeal and the records; and (d) such other information or material as the Tribunal may require in respect of the appeal is forwarded to the Tribunal. 1996, c. 4, s. 9; 1999, c. 12, Sched. M, s. 22 (2); 2017, c. 23, Sched. 5, s. 87 (1); 2021, c. 4, Sched. 6, s. 80 (1). Exception (29.1) Despite clause (29) (b), if all appeals under subsection (24) in respect of all or part of the decision of council are withdrawn within 15 days after the last day for filing a notice of appeal, the municipality is not required to forward the materials described under clauses (29) (b) and (d) to the Tribunal and under clause (29) (c) to the appropriate approval authority.  1999, c. 12, Sched. M, s. 22 (3); 2017, c. 23, Sched. 5, s. 87 (2). Where appeals withdrawn (29.2) If all appeals under subsection (24) in respect of all or part of the decision of council are withdrawn within 15 days after the last day for filing a notice of appeal, clauses (30) (a) and (b) apply.  1999, c. 12, Sched. M, s. 22 (3). Withdrawal of appeals (30) If all appeals under subsection (24) in respect of all or part of the decision of council are withdrawn and the time for filing appeals has expired, the Tribunal shall notify the clerk of the municipality that made the decision and, (a) the decision or the part of the decision that was the subject of an appeal is final; and (b) the plan or part of the plan that was adopted and in respect of which all appeals have been withdrawn comes into effect as an official plan or part of an official plan on the day the last outstanding appeal has been withdrawn.  1996, c. 4, s. 9; 2017, c. 23, Sched. 5, s. 82. Same (30.1) Subsection (30) also applies, with necessary modifications, when there is no longer any appeal with respect to a particular part of the decision of council as the result of a partial withdrawal of one or more appeals.  2006, c. 23, s. 9 (5). Record (31) If the plan is not exempt from approval, the council shall cause to be compiled and forwarded to the approval authority, not later than 15 days after the day the plan was adopted, a record which shall include the prescribed information and material and any fee under section 69 or 69.1.  1996, c. 4, s. 9. Other information (32) An approval authority may require that a council provide such other information or material that the approval authority considers it may need.  1996, c. 4, s. 9. Refusal to consider (33) Until the approval authority has received the information, material and fee referred to in subsection (31), (a) the approval authority may refuse to accept or further consider the plan; and (b) the time period referred to in subsection (40) does not begin.  1996, c. 4, s. 9. Action by approval authority (34) The approval authority may confer with any person or public body that it considers may have an interest in the plan and may, (a) approve, modify and approve as modified or refuse to approve a plan; or (b) approve, modify and approve as modified or refuse to approve part or parts of the plan.  1996, c. 4, s. 9. Exception, non-conforming lower-tier plan (34.1) Despite subsection (34), an approval authority shall not approve any part of a lower-tier municipality’s plan if the plan or any part of it does not, in the approval authority’s opinion, conform with, (a) the upper-tier municipality’s official plan; (b) a new official plan of the upper-tier municipality that was adopted before the 120th day after the lower-tier municipality adopted its plan, but is not yet in effect; or (c) a revision of the upper-tier municipality’s official plan that was adopted in accordance with section 26, before the 120th day after the lower-tier municipality adopted its plan, but is not yet in effect. 2015, c. 26, s. 18 (10); 2017, c. 23, Sched. 3, s. 6 (6); 2019, c. 9, Sched. 12, s. 3 (6). No restriction (34.2) Nothing in subsection (34.1) derogates from an approval authority’s ability to modify a lower-tier municipality’s plan and approve it as modified if the modifications remove any non-conformity described in that subsection. 2015, c. 26, s. 18 (10). Notice (35) If the approval authority makes a decision under subsection (34), it shall ensure that written notice of its decision is given in the prescribed manner to, (a) the council or planning board that adopted the plan; (b) each person or public body that made a written request to be notified of the decision; (c) each municipality or planning board to which the plan would apply if approved; and (d) any other person or public body that is prescribed. 2015, c. 26, s. 18 (11). Contents (35.1) The notice under subsection (35) shall contain, (a) a brief explanation of the effect, if any, that the written submissions mentioned in subsection (35.2) had on the decision; and (b) any other information that is prescribed. 2015, c. 26, s. 18 (11). Written submissions (35.2) Clause (35.1) (a) applies to any written submissions relating to the plan that were made to the approval authority before its decision. 2015, c. 26, s. 18 (11). Exception (35.3) If the notice under subsection (35) is given by the Minister and he or she is also giving notice of the matter in accordance with section 36 of the Environmental Bill of Rights, 1993, the brief explanation referred to in clause (35.1) (a) is not required. 2015, c. 26, s. 18 (11). Appeal to Tribunal (36) Any of the following may, not later than 20 days after the day that the giving of notice under subsection (35) is completed, appeal all or part of the decision of the approval authority to the Tribunal by filing a notice of appeal with the approval authority: 1. A person or public body who, before the plan was adopted, made oral submissions at a public meeting or written submissions to the council. 2. The Minister. 3. In the case of a request to amend the plan, the person or public body that made the request.  2006, c. 23, s. 9 (6); 2017, c. 23, Sched. 5, s. 80. (36.0.1) Repealed: 2019, c. 9, Sched. 12, s. 3 (7). No appeal re additional residential unit policies (36.1) Despite subsection (36), there is no appeal in respect of policies adopted to authorize the use of, (a) a second residential unit in a detached house, semi-detached house or rowhouse on a parcel of land on which residential use, other than ancillary residential use, is permitted, if all buildings and structures ancillary to the detached house, semi-detached house or rowhouse cumulatively contain no more than one residential unit; (b) a third residential unit in a detached house, semi-detached house or rowhouse on a parcel of land on which residential use, other than ancillary residential use, is permitted, if no building or structure ancillary to the detached house, semi-detached house or rowhouse contains any residential units; or (c) one residential unit in a building or structure ancillary to a detached house, semi-detached house or rowhouse on a parcel of land, if the detached house, semi-detached house or rowhouse contains no more than two residential units and no other building or structure ancillary to the detached house, semi-detached house or rowhouse contains any residential units. 2022, c. 21, Sched. 9, s. 5 (7); 2023, c. 10, Sched. 6, s. 4 (2). Exception re Minister (36.1.1) Subsection (36.1) does not apply to an appeal by the Minister. 2016, c. 25, Sched. 4, s. 2 (3). No appeal re inclusionary zoning policies (36.1.2) Despite subsection (36), there is no appeal in respect of policies described in subsection 16 (4), including, for greater certainty, any requirements or standards that are part of such policies. 2016, c. 25, Sched. 4, s. 2 (4). Exception re Minister (36.1.3) Subsection (36.1.2) does not apply to an appeal by the Minister.  2016, c. 25, Sched. 4, s. 2 (4). No appeal re protected major transit station policies (36.1.4) Despite subsection (36), there is no appeal in respect of the following: 1. Policies that identify a protected major transit station area in accordance with subsection 16 (15) or (16), including any changes to those policies. 2. Policies described in clauses 16 (15) (a), (b) or (c) or (16) (a) or (b) with respect to a protected major transit station area that is identified in accordance with subsection 16 (15) or (16). 3. Policies in a lower-tier municipality’s official plan that are described in subclause 16 (16) (b) (i) or (ii). 4. Policies that identify the maximum densities that are authorized with respect to buildings and structures on lands in a protected major transit station area that is identified in accordance with subsection 16 (15). 5. Policies that identify the maximum densities that are authorized with respect to buildings and structures on lands in a protected major transit station area that is identified in accordance with subsection 16 (16). 6. Policies that identify the minimum or maximum heights that are authorized with respect to buildings and structures on lands in a protected major transit station area that is identified in accordance with subsection 16 (15). 7. Policies that identify the minimum or maximum heights that are authorized with respect to buildings and structures on lands in a protected major transit station area that is identified in accordance with subsection 16 (16). 2017, c. 23, Sched. 3, s. 6 (8). Limitation (36.1.5) Paragraphs 3, 5 and 7 of subsection (36.1.4) apply only if, (a) the plan that includes the policies referred to in those paragraphs also includes all of the policies described in subclauses 16 (16) (b) (i) and (ii) for the relevant protected major transit station area; or (b) the lower-tier municipality’s official plan in effect at the relevant time contains all of the policies described in subclauses 16 (16) (b) (i) and (ii) for the relevant protected major transit station area. 2017, c. 23, Sched. 3, s. 6 (8). Exception (36.1.6) Despite paragraphs 6 and 7 of subsection (36.1.4), there is an appeal in circumstances where the maximum height that is authorized with respect to a building or structure on a particular parcel of land would result in the building or structure not satisfying the minimum density that is authorized in respect of that parcel. 2017, c. 23, Sched. 3, s. 6 (8). Exception re Minister (36.1.7) Subsection (36.1.4) does not apply to an appeal by the Minister. 2017, c. 23, Sched. 3, s. 6 (8). No appeal re certain matters (36.1.8) Despite subsection (36), there is no appeal in respect of any parts of an official plan that must be contained in the plan, (a) before a development permit system may be adopted or established; or (b) in order for a municipality to be able to exercise particular powers in administering a development permit system, such as setting out the information and material to be provided in an application for a development permit or imposing certain types of conditions. 2019, c. 9, Sched. 12, s. 3 (8). Limitation (36.1.9) Subsection (36.1.8) applies only if the parts of an official plan described in that subsection are included in the plan in response to an order under subsection 70.2.2 (1) and the municipality has not previously adopted a plan containing those parts in response to the order. 2019, c. 9, Sched. 12, s. 3 (8). Exception re Minister (36.1.10) Subsection (36.1.8) does not apply to an appeal by the Minister. 2019, c. 9, Sched. 12, s. 3 (8). No global appeal (36.2) Despite subsection (36), in the case of a new official plan that is approved by an approval authority other than the Minister, there is no appeal in respect of all of the decision of the approval authority to approve all of the plan, with or without modifications. 2015, c. 26, s. 18 (12); 2017, c. 23, Sched. 3, s. 6 (9). Same (36.3) For greater certainty, subsection (36.2) does not prevent an appeal relating to a part of the decision or a part of the plan, as authorized by subsection (36). 2015, c. 26, s. 18 (12). No appeal re certain matters (36.4) Despite subsection (36), there is no appeal in respect of a part of an official plan that is described in subsection (24.5). 2015, c. 26, s. 18 (12). No appeal re decision by Minister (36.5) Despite subsection (36), there is no appeal in respect of a decision of the approval authority under subsection (34), if the approval authority is the Minister. 2017, c. 23, Sched. 3, s. 6 (10). Contents of notice (37) The notice of appeal under subsection (36) must, (a) set out the specific part or parts of the plan to which the notice of appeal applies; (b) set out the reasons for the appeal; and (c) be accompanied by the fee charged by the Tribunal.  1996, c. 4, s. 9; 2015, c. 26, s. 18 (13); 2017, c. 23, Sched. 3, s. 6 (11); 2017, c. 23, Sched. 5, s. 81; 2019, c. 9, Sched. 12, s. 3 (9); 2021, c. 4, Sched. 6, s. 80 (1). Same (37.1) If the appellant intends to argue that the appealed decision is inconsistent with a policy statement issued under subsection 3 (1), fails to conform with or conflicts with a provincial plan or, in the case of the official plan of a lower-tier municipality, fails to conform with the upper-tier municipality’s official plan, the notice of appeal must also explain how the decision is inconsistent with, fails to conform with or conflicts with the other document. 2019, c. 9, Sched. 12, s. 3 (10). Use of dispute resolution techniques (37.2) When a notice of appeal is filed under subsection (36), the approval authority may use mediation, conciliation or other dispute resolution techniques to attempt to resolve the dispute. 2015, c. 26, s. 18 (14). Notice and invitation (37.3) If the approval authority decides to act under subsection (37.2), (a) it shall give a notice of its intention to use dispute resolution techniques to all the appellants; (b) it shall give an invitation to participate in the dispute resolution process to, (i) as many of the appellants as the approval authority considers appropriate, (ii) in the case of a request to amend the plan, the person or public body that made the request, (iii) the Minister, (iv) the municipality that adopted the plan, and (v) any other persons or public bodies that the approval authority considers appropriate. 2015, c. 26, s. 18 (14). Extension of time (37.4) When the approval authority gives a notice under clause (37.3) (a), the 15-day period mentioned in clause (42) (b) and subsections (42.1) and (42.2) is extended to 75 days. 2015, c. 26, s. 18 (14). Participation voluntary (37.5) Participation in the dispute resolution process by the persons and public bodies who receive invitations under clause (37.3) (b) is voluntary. 2015, c. 26, s. 18 (14). Decision final (38) If one or more persons or public bodies have a right of appeal under subsection (36) in respect of all or part of the decision of the approval authority, but no notice of appeal is filed under that subsection and the time for filing appeals has expired, (a) the decision of the approval authority or the part of the decision that is not the subject of an appeal is final; and (b) the plan or part of the plan that was approved and that is not the subject of an appeal comes into effect as an official plan or part of an official plan on the day after the last day for filing a notice of appeal.  1996, c. 4, s. 9; 2017, c. 23, Sched. 3, s. 6 (13). Same (38.1) If no person or public body has any right of appeal under subsection (36) in respect of any part of the decision of the approval authority, (a) the decision of the approval authority is final; and (b) the plan or part of the plan that was approved comes into effect as an official plan or part of an official plan on the day after the day it was approved. 2017, c. 23, Sched. 3, s. 6 (14). Withdrawal of appeals (39) If all appeals made under subsection (36) in respect of all or part of the decision of the approval authority are withdrawn and if the time for filing notice of appeal has expired, the Tribunal shall notify the approval authority that made the decision and, (a) the decision or that part of the decision that was the subject of the appeal is final; and (b) the plan or part of the plan that was approved and in respect of which all the appeals have been withdrawn comes into effect as an official plan or part of an official plan on the day the last outstanding appeal has been withdrawn.  1996, c. 4, s. 9; 2017, c. 23, Sched. 5, s. 82. Appeal to Tribunal (40) If the approval authority fails to give notice of a decision in respect of all or part of a plan within 120 days after the day the plan is received by the approval authority, any of the following may appeal to the Tribunal with respect to all or any part of the plan in respect of which no notice of a decision was given by filing a notice of appeal with the approval authority: 1. The municipality that adopted the plan. 2. The Minister, if the Minister is not the approval authority. 3. In the case of a plan amendment adopted in response to a request under section 22, the person or public body that requested the amendment. 2019, c. 9, Sched. 12, s. 3 (11). Notice to suspend time period (40.1) If the approval authority in respect of a plan is the Minister, the Minister may suspend the time period described in subsection (40) by giving notice of the suspension to the municipality that adopted the plan and, in the case of a plan amendment adopted in response to a request under section 22, to the person or public body that requested the amendment. 2022, c. 12, Sched. 5, s. 1. Same (40.1.1) The effect of a suspension under subsection (40.1) is to suspend the time period referred to in subsection (40) until the date the Minister rescinds the notice, and the period of the suspension shall not be included for the purposes of counting the period of time described in subsection (40). 2022, c. 12, Sched. 5, s. 1. Same (40.1.2) For greater certainty, the Minister may make a decision under subsection (34) in respect of a plan that is the subject of a notice provided under subsection (40.1) even if the notice has not been rescinded. 2022, c. 12, Sched. 5, s. 1. Same, retroactive deemed notice (40.1.3) If a plan was received by the Minister on or before March 30, 2022, a decision respecting the plan has not been made under subsection (34) before that day and no notice of appeal in respect of the plan was filed under subsection (40) before that day, (a) the plan shall be deemed to have been received by the Minister on March 29, 2022; and (b) the Minister shall be deemed to have given notice under subsection (40.1) on March 30, 2022. 2022, c. 12, Sched. 5, s. 1. Exception, non-conforming lower-tier plan (40.2) Despite subsection (40), there is no appeal with respect to any part of the plan of a lower-tier municipality if, within 120 days after receiving the plan, the approval authority states that the plan or any part of it does not, in the approval authority’s opinion, conform with, (a) the upper-tier municipality’s official plan; (b) a new official plan of the upper-tier municipality that was adopted before the 120th day after the lower-tier municipality adopted its plan, but is not yet in effect; or (c) a revision of the upper-tier municipality’s official plan that was adopted in accordance with section 26, before the 120th day after the lower-tier municipality adopted its plan, but is not yet in effect. 2015, c. 26, s. 18 (16); 2017, c. 23, Sched. 3, s. 6 (17); 2019, c. 9, Sched. 12, s. 3 (13). No review (40.3) The approval authority’s opinion mentioned in subsection (40.2) is not subject to review by the Tribunal. 2015, c. 26, s. 18 (16); 2017, c. 23, Sched. 5, s. 80. Time for appeal (40.4) If the approval authority states an opinion as described in subsection (40.2), the 120-day period mentioned in subsection (40) does not begin to run until the approval authority confirms that the non-conformity is resolved. 2015, c. 26, s. 18 (16); 2017, c. 23, Sched. 3, s. 6 (18); 2019, c. 9, Sched. 12, s. 3 (14). Notice of appeal (41) A notice of appeal filed under subsection (40) must, (a) set out the specific part of the plan to which the appeal applies, if the notice does not apply to all of the plan; and (b) be accompanied by the fee charged by the Tribunal.  1996, c. 4, s. 9; 2017, c. 23, Sched. 5, s. 81; 2021, c. 4, Sched. 6, s. 80 (1). (41.1) Repealed: 2019, c. 9, Sched. 12, s. 3 (15). Documents to Tribunal (42) If an approval authority receives a notice of appeal under subsection (36) or (40), it shall ensure that, (a) a record is compiled which includes the prescribed information and material; (b) the record, notice of appeal and the fee charged by the Tribunal are forwarded to the Tribunal within 15 days after the last day for filing a notice of appeal under subsection (36) or within 15 days after the notice of appeal under subsection (40) was filed, as the case may be; and (c) such other information or material as the Tribunal may require in respect of the appeal is forwarded to the Tribunal. 2017, c. 23, Sched. 5, s. 87 (3); 2021, c. 4, Sched. 6, s. 80 (1). Exception (42.1) Despite clause (42) (b), if all appeals in respect of all or part of the plan are withdrawn within 15 days after the last day for filing a notice of appeal under subsection (36) or within 15 days after the notice of appeal under subsection (40) was filed, the approval authority is not required to forward the materials described under clauses (42) (b) and (c) to the Tribunal.  1999, c. 12, Sched. M, s. 22 (3); 2017, c. 23, Sched. 5, s. 87 (4). Appeals withdrawn, decision (42.2) If all appeals made under subsection (36) in respect of all or part of the decision of the approval authority are withdrawn within 15 days after the last day for filing a notice of appeal, clauses (39) (a) and (b) apply.  1999, c. 12, Sched. M, s. 22 (3). Appeals withdrawn, plan (42.3) If all appeals under subsection (40) with respect to all or part of a plan are withdrawn within 15 days after the first notice of appeal under subsection (40) was filed, the approval authority may proceed to make a decision under subsection (34) in respect of all or part of the plan, as the case may be.  1999, c. 12, Sched. M, s. 22 (3); 2015, c. 26, s. 18 (18). Appeals withdrawn (43) If all appeals under subsection (40) with respect to all or part of a plan are withdrawn, the Tribunal shall notify the approval authority and the approval authority may proceed to make a decision under subsection (34) in respect of all or part of the plan, as the case may be.  1996, c. 4, s. 9; 2017, c. 23, Sched. 5, s. 80. Hearing (44) On an appeal to the Tribunal, the Tribunal shall hold a hearing of which notice shall be given to such persons or such public bodies and in such manner as the Tribunal may determine. 2017, c. 23, Sched. 5, s. 87 (5). Restriction re adding parties (44.1) Despite subsection (44), in the case of an appeal under subsection (24) or (36), only the following may be added as parties: 1. A person or public body who satisfies one of the conditions set out in subsection (44.2). 2. The Minister. 3. The appropriate approval authority.  2006, c. 23, s. 9 (7). Same (44.2) The conditions mentioned in paragraph 1 of subsection (44.1) are: 1. Before the plan was adopted, the person or public body made oral submissions at a public meeting or written submissions to the council. 2. The Tribunal is of the opinion that there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party.  2006, c. 23, s. 9 (7); 2017, c. 23, Sched. 5, s. 80. New evidence at hearing (44.3) This subsection applies if information and material that is presented at the hearing of an appeal under subsection (24) or (36) was not provided to the municipality before the council made the decision that is the subject of the appeal. 2019, c. 9, Sched. 12, s. 3 (16). Same (44.4) When subsection (44.3) applies, the Tribunal may, on its own initiative or on a motion by the municipality or any party, consider whether the information and material could have materially affected the council’s decision and, if the Tribunal determines that it could have done so, it shall not be admitted into evidence until subsection (44.5) has been complied with and the prescribed time period has elapsed. 2019, c. 9, Sched. 12, s. 3 (16). Notice to council (44.5) The Tribunal shall notify the council that it is being given an opportunity to, (a) reconsider its decision in light of the information and material; and (b) make a written recommendation to the Tribunal. 2019, c. 9, Sched. 12, s. 3 (16). Council’s recommendation (44.6) The Tribunal shall have regard to the council’s recommendation if it is received within the time period referred to in subsection (44.4), and may, but is not required to, do so if it is received afterwards. 2019, c. 9, Sched. 12, s. 3 (16). Conflict with SPPA (44.7) Subsections (44.1) to (44.6) apply despite the Statutory Powers Procedure Act. 2019, c. 9, Sched. 12, s. 3 (17). Dismissal without hearing (45) Despite the Statutory Powers Procedure Act and subsection (44), the Tribunal may, on its own initiative or on the motion of any party, dismiss all or part of an appeal without holding a hearing if any of the following apply: 1. The Tribunal is of the opinion that, i. the reasons set out in the notice of appeal do not disclose any apparent land use planning ground upon which the plan or part of the plan that is the subject of the appeal could be approved or refused by the Tribunal, ii. the appeal is not made in good faith or is frivolous or vexatious, iii. the appeal is made only for the purpose of delay, or iv. the appellant has persistently and without reasonable grounds commenced before the Tribunal proceedings that constitute an abuse of process. 2. The appellant has not provided written reasons with respect to an appeal under subsection (24) or (36). 3. The appellant intends to argue a matter mentioned in subsection (25.1) or (37.1) but has not provided the explanations required by that subsection. 4. The appellant has not paid the fee charged by the Tribunal. 5. The appellant has not responded to a request by the Tribunal for further information within the time specified by the Tribunal. 2019, c. 9, Sched. 12, s. 3 (18); 2021, c. 4, Sched. 6, s. 80 (1). Same (45.1) Despite the Statutory Powers Procedure Act and subsection (44), the Tribunal may, on its own initiative or on the motion of the municipality, the appropriate approval authority or the Minister, dismiss all or part of an appeal without holding a hearing if, in the Tribunal’s opinion, the application to which the appeal relates is substantially different from the application that was before council at the time of its decision. 2017, c. 23, Sched. 5, s. 87 (5). Representation (46) Before dismissing all or part of an appeal, the Tribunal shall notify the appellant and give the appellant the opportunity to make representation on the proposed dismissal but this subsection does not apply if the appellant has not complied with a request made under paragraph 5 of subsection (45).  2000, c. 26, Sched. K, s. 5 (1); 2017, c. 23, Sched. 3, s. 6 (22); 2019, c. 9, Sched. 12, s. 3 (19). Dismissal (46.1) Despite the Statutory Powers Procedure Act, the Tribunal may dismiss all or part of an appeal after holding a hearing or without holding a hearing on the motion under subsection (45) or (45.1), as it considers appropriate. 2017, c. 23, Sched. 5, s. 87 (5). Dismissal (47) If the Tribunal dismisses all appeals made under subsection (24) or (36) in respect of all or part of a decision without holding a hearing and if the time for filing notices of appeal has expired, the Tribunal shall notify the clerk of the municipality or the approval authority and, (a) the decision or that part of the decision that was the subject of the appeal is final; and (b) any plan or part of the plan that was adopted or approved and in respect of which all the appeals have been dismissed comes into effect as an official plan or part of an official plan on the day after the day the last outstanding appeal has been dismissed. 2017, c. 23, Sched. 5, s. 87 (5). Same (48) If the Tribunal dismisses an appeal under subsection (40) without holding a hearing and if there is no other appeal in respect of the same matter, the Tribunal shall notify the approval authority and the approval authority may then proceed to make a decision under subsection (34) in respect of all or part of the plan, as the case may be. 2017, c. 23, Sched. 5, s. 87 (5). Transfer (49) If a notice of appeal under subsection (24), (36) or (40) is received by the Tribunal, the Tribunal may require that a municipality or approval authority transfer to the Tribunal any other part of the plan that is not in effect and to which the notice of appeal does not apply. 2017, c. 23, Sched. 3, s. 6 (23); 2019, c. 9, Sched. 12, s. 3 (20). (49.1)-(49.12) Repealed: 2019, c. 9, Sched. 12, s. 3 (21). Powers of Tribunal (50) On an appeal or a transfer under this section, the Tribunal may approve all or part of the plan as all or part of an official plan, make modifications to all or part of the plan and approve all or part of the plan as modified as an official plan or refuse to approve all or part of the plan.  1996, c. 4, s. 9; 2017, c. 23, Sched. 3, s. 6 (25); 2019, c. 9, Sched. 12, s. 3 (22). Same (50.1) For greater certainty, subsection (50) does not give the Tribunal power to approve or modify any part of the plan that, (a) is in effect; and (b) was not added, amended or revoked by the plan to which the notice of appeal relates. 2017, c. 23, Sched. 3, s. 6 (26); 2019, c. 9, Sched. 12, s. 3 (23). Matters of provincial interest (51) Where an appeal is made to the Tribunal under this section, the Minister, if he or she is of the opinion that a matter of provincial interest is, or is likely to be, adversely affected by the plan or the parts of the plan in respect of which the appeal is made, may so advise the Tribunal in writing not later than 30 days before the day fixed by the Tribunal for the hearing of the appeal and the Minister shall identify, (a) the provisions of the plan by which the provincial interest is, or is likely to be, adversely affected; and (b) the general basis for the opinion that a matter of provincial interest is, or is likely to be, adversely affected. 2017, c. 23, Sched. 3, s. 6 (26); 2019, c. 9, Sched. 12, s. 3 (24). No hearing or notice required (52) The Minister is not required to give notice or to hold a hearing before taking any action under subsection (51).  2004, c. 18, s. 3 (2). Confirmation by L.G. in C. (53) If the Tribunal has received a notice from the Minister under subsection (51), the decision of the Tribunal is not final and binding in respect of the provisions identified in the notice unless the Lieutenant Governor in Council has confirmed the decision in respect of those provisions. 2019, c. 9, Sched. 12, s. 3 (25). Action of L.G. in C. (54) The Lieutenant Governor in council may confirm, vary or rescind the decision of the Tribunal in respect of the provisions of the plan identified in the notice and in doing so may direct the Minister to modify the provisions of the plan.  2004, c. 18, s. 3 (2); 2017, c. 23, Sched. 5, s. 87 (6). Referral to Tribunal for recommendation (55) If the approval authority in respect of a plan is the Minister, the Minister may, before making a decision under subsection (34), refer all or part of the plan to the Tribunal for a recommendation. 2022, c. 12, Sched. 5, s. 1. Record to Tribunal (56) If the Minister refers all or part of a plan to the Tribunal under subsection (55) or (61), the Minister shall ensure that a record is compiled and provided to the Tribunal. 2022, c. 12, Sched. 5, s. 1. Recommendation (57) If the Minister refers all or part of a plan to the Tribunal under subsection (55), the Tribunal shall make a written recommendation to the Minister stating whether the Minister should approve the plan or part of the plan, make modifications and approve the plan or part of the plan as modified or refuse the plan or part of the plan and shall give reasons for the recommendation. 2022, c. 12, Sched. 5, s. 1. Hearing or other proceeding by Tribunal (58) Before making a recommendation under subsection (57), the Tribunal may hold a hearing or other proceeding and if the Tribunal does so, it shall provide notice of such hearing or other proceeding to, (a) the municipality that adopted the plan; and (b) any person or public body who, before the plan was adopted, made oral submissions at a public meeting or made written submissions to the council. 2022, c. 12, Sched. 5, s. 1. Copy of recommendation (59) A copy of the recommendation of the Tribunal shall be sent to each person who appeared before the Tribunal and to any person who in writing requests a copy of the recommendation. 2022, c. 12, Sched. 5, s. 1. Decision on plan (60) After considering the recommendation of the Tribunal, the Minister may proceed to make a decision under subsection (34). 2022, c. 12, Sched. 5, s. 1. Referral to Tribunal for decision (61) If the approval authority in respect of a plan is the Minister, the Minister may, before making a decision under subsection (34), refer the plan to the Tribunal for a decision. 2022, c. 12, Sched. 5, s. 1. Hearing by Tribunal (62) If the Minister refers a plan to the Tribunal under subsection (61), the Tribunal may hold a hearing or other proceeding and if the Tribunal does so, it shall provide notice of such hearing or other proceeding to, (a) the municipality that adopted the plan; and (b) any person or public body who, before the plan was adopted, made oral submissions at a public meeting or made written submissions to the council. 2022, c. 12, Sched. 5, s. 1. Decision by Tribunal (63) Subsections (50) and (50.1) apply, with necessary modifications, to a referral for a decision made under subsection (61). 2022, c. 12, Sched. 5, s. 1. Referral of matters in process (64) For greater certainty, a plan that was submitted to the Minister for approval prior to the day section 1 of Schedule 5 to the More Homes for Everyone Act, 2022 comes into force may be the subject of a referral under subsection (55) or (61) if a decision respecting the plan has not yet been made under subsection (34). 2022, c. 12, Sched. 5, s. 1. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1996, c. 4, s. 9 - 22/05/1996; 1999, c. 12, Sched. M, s. 22 (2, 3) - 22/12/1999 2000, c. 26, Sched. K, s. 5 (1) - 06/12/2000 2002, c. 17, Sched. B, s. 5 (1-7) - 01/01/2003 2004, c. 18, s. 3 (1, 2)
- 30/11/2004 2006, c. 23, s. 9 (1-13)
- 01/01/2007 2011, c. 6, Sched. 2, s. 3 (1, 2) - 01/01/2012 2015, c. 26, s. 18 (1, 3-19) - 01/07/2016; 2015, c. 26, s. 18 (2)
- 30/10/2016 2016, c. 25, Sched. 4, s. 2 (1, 3) - 08/12/2016; 2016, c. 25, Sched. 4, s. 2 (2, 4) - 12/04/2018 2017, c. 23, Sched. 3, s. 6 (1-27) - 03/04/2018; 2017, c. 23, Sched. 5, s. 80-82, 87 (1-6) - 03/04/2018 2019, c. 9, Sched. 12, s. 3 (1-25) - 03/09/2019 2021, c. 4, Sched. 6, s. 80 (1) - 01/06/2021 2022, c. 12, Sched. 5, s. 1 - 14/04/2022; 2022, c. 21, Sched. 9, s. 5 (1-5) - not in force; 2022, c. 21, Sched. 9, s. 5 (6, 7) - 28/11/2022 2023, c. 10, Sched. 6, s. 4 (1, 2) - 08/06/2023