25 (1) The court that convicts a person under this Act may order that a premises be closed to any use for a period not exceeding two years if, (a)  the person was convicted for contravening section 6, and the premises was used in the contravention; or (b)  the person was convicted for contravening section 13 in relation to the premises. Barring of entry (2) If a closing order is made under subsection (1), a police officer shall bar entry to all entrances to the premises to which the order applies until the order is suspended or discharged under this section. 2017, c. 26, Sched. 1, s. 25 (2); 2018, c. 12, Sched. 1, s. 16. No entry (2.1) No person shall enter or attempt to enter a premises that is closed under subsection (1) until the closing order is suspended or discharged under this section. 2019, c. 9, Sched. 1, s. 5 (1). Exception (2.2) Subsections (2) and (2.1) do not apply with respect to the entry, in exigent circumstances, of police officers or other emergency responders. 2019, c. 9, Sched. 1, s. 5 (1). Suspension (3) On application by any person who has an interest in the premises, the Superior Court of Justice may suspend the order for the period specified by the court, subject to any conditions specified by the court, if, (a)  the court is satisfied that the use to which the premises will be put will not contravene section 6 or 13, as the case may be; and (b)  the applicant posts a cash bond for $10,000 or such greater amount as the court may specify, for the term specified by the court, to ensure that the premises will not be used in contravention of that section. Forfeiture of bond (4) If, during the suspension of a closing order under subsection (3), a person is convicted for contravening section 6 or 13 in relation to the same premises, the Superior Court of Justice may, on application, order the forfeiture of the bond to the Crown, lift the suspension and reinstate the closing order. No appeal (5) No appeal lies from an order made under subsection (4). Discharge (6) On application, the Superior Court of Justice may discharge a closing order if the court is satisfied that, (a)  there has been or will be a change in the effective ownership or occupation of the premises subsequent to the commission of the offence; and (b)  the owner can ensure that there will be no contravention of section 6 or 13, as the case may be, in relation to the premises. If closing order, conviction appealed (7) If a closing order or a conviction in respect of which the order was made is appealed, (a)  the appellant may apply under subsection (3) for a suspension of the order until the disposition of the appeal; and (b)  any person may apply under subsection (6) for a discharge of the order. Same, no stay (8) An appeal referred to in subsection (7) does not stay a closing order. Description of premises (9) For the purposes of a closing order, a premises may be described by reference to its municipal address. Registration (10) A closing order may be registered in the proper land registry office. (11) Repealed: 2019, c. 9, Sched. 1, s. 5 (2). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2018, c. 12, Sched. 1, s. 16 - 17/10/2018 2019, c. 9, Sched. 1, s. 5 (1, 2) - 06/06/2019