49 (1) An individual convicted of an offence under this Act is liable to, (a) on a first conviction, a fine of not less than $1,000 and not more than $15,000 for each day on which the offence occurs or continues; and (b) on each subsequent conviction, (i) a fine of not less than $2,000 and not more than $30,000 for each day on which the offence occurs or continues, (ii) imprisonment for a term of not more than one year, or (iii) both a fine under subclause (i) and imprisonment under subclause (ii). 2009, c. 31, s. 49 (1). Corporations (2) A corporation convicted of an offence under this Act is liable to, (a) on a first conviction, a fine of not less than $1,000 and not more than $30,000 for each day on which the offence occurs or continues; and (b) on each subsequent conviction, a fine of not less than $2,000 and not more than $60,000 for each day on which the offence occurs or continues. 2009, c. 31, s. 49 (2). Subsequent convictions (3) For the purposes of determining the penalty to which a person is liable under subsection (1) or (2), a conviction of the person for an offence under this Act is a subsequent conviction if the person has previously been convicted of an offence for contravening a provision related to animal health under, (a) this Act; (b) the Bees Act; (c) the Food Safety and Quality Act, 2001; (d) the Health of Animals Act
(Canada); (e) the Health Protection and Promotion Act; (f) the Livestock Community Sales Act; Note: On the day section 12 of Schedule 3 to the Better for People, Smarter for Business Act, 2019
comes into force, clause (f) is amended by adding at the end “being chapter B.6 of the Revised Statutes of Ontario, 1990”.  See: 2009, c. 31, ss. 67 (7), 75 (3); 2019, c. 14, Sched. 3, s. 11 (2). (g) the Livestock Medicines Act, being chapter L.23 of the Revised Statutes of Ontario, 1990; Note: On the day section 13 of Schedule 3 to the Better for People, Smarter for Business Act, 2019
comes into force, clause (g) is amended by adding at the end “being chapter L.22 of the Revised Statutes of Ontario, 1990”.  See: 2009, c. 31, ss. 67 (8), 75 (4); 2019, c. 14, Sched. 3, s. 11 (3). (h) the Milk Act; or (i) the Nutrient Management Act, 2002. 2009, c. 31, s. 49 (3), 67 (9). Presiding judge (4) The Crown, by notice to the clerk of the Ontario Court of Justice, may require that a provincial judge preside over a proceeding in respect of an offence under this Act. 2009, c. 31, s. 49 (4). Limitation period (5) No proceeding for an offence under this Act or the regulations shall be commenced more than two years after the later of, (a) the day on which the offence was committed; and (b) the day evidence of the offence first came to the attention of an inspector. 2009, c. 31, s. 49 (5). Injunction (6) If a person contravenes this Act, fails to comply with an order under this Act or fails to comply with a condition of a licence, certificate, registration or permit, the Crown may, in addition to any other remedy and to any penalty imposed by law, apply without notice to a judge of the Superior Court of Justice for an order restraining the person from continuing the contravention or failure. 2009, c. 31, s. 49 (6). Court order (7) If a court convicts a person of an offence under this Act, it may, on its own initiative or on application by the Crown, in addition to any other remedy and to any other penalty imposed by law, make an order prohibiting the continuation or repetition by the person of the act or omission for which the person is convicted. 2009, c. 31, s. 49 (7). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2009, c. 31, s. 67 (7, 8)
- not in force; 2009, c. 31, s. 67 (9)
- 01/01/2021 - see 2019, c. 14, Sched. 3, s. 11 - 01/01/2021 CTS 26 JL 21 - 1