C-482
Second Session, Fortieth Parliament,
57-58 Elizabeth II, 2009
HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA
BILL C-482
An Act to amend the Radiocommunication Act (voluntary organizations that provide emergency services)
first reading, November 17, 2009
NOTE
3rd Session, 40th Parliament
This bill was introduced during the Second Session of the 40th Parliament. Pursuant to the Standing Orders of the House of Commons, it is deemed to have been considered and approved at all stages completed at the time of prorogation of the Second Session. The number of the bill remains unchanged.
Mr. Simms
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SUMMARY
This enactment amends the Radiocommunication Act to provide that no fee may be charged for the issuance of a radio licence to a voluntary organization that provides emergency services.
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2nd Session, 40th Parliament,
57-58 Elizabeth II, 2009
house of commons of canada
BILL C-482
An Act to amend the Radiocommunication Act (voluntary organizations that provide emergency services)
R.S., c. R-2
Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows:
1. The Radiocommunication Act is amended by adding the following after section 6:
Definitions
6.1 (1) The following definitions apply in this section.
“emergency services”« services d’urgence »
“emergency services” means fire, ambulance, search and rescue and other related services provided in an emergency situation.
“voluntary organization”« organisme bénévole »
“voluntary organization” means an organization that is primarily staffed by volunteers.
No fee charged
(2) Notwithstanding paragraph 6(1)(l), no fee may be charged for the issuance of a radio licence to a voluntary organization that provides emergency services.
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