15 (1) If the Crown in right of Ontario receives money pursuant to an order made in a proceeding under this Part that requires a person to pay damages to the Crown, the money shall be deposited in a separate, interest bearing account in the Consolidated Revenue Fund.  2001, c. 28, s. 15 (1). Same (2) For the purpose of the Financial Administration Act, money deposited under subsection (1) shall be deemed to be money paid to Ontario for a special purpose.  2001, c. 28, s. 15 (2). Payments out of account for Crown’s costs (2.1) If money is deposited in an account under subsection (1), the Minister of Finance shall make payments out of the account, at the request of the Director and in the amounts determined by the Director under subsection (3.2), to compensate the Crown in right of Ontario for its costs incurred, (a) in conducting the proceeding under this Part or Part I.1; (b) in determining whether the proceeding under this Part or Part I.1 should be commenced; (c) in preserving, managing or disposing of the property under this Part or Part I.1; and (d) in enforcing or complying with orders made under this Part in respect of the property.  2005, c. 33, s. 26 (1); 2020, c. 11, Sched. 3, s. 12 (1). Other payments out of account (3) Subject to the regulations made under this Act and after making the payments, if any, out of the account under subsection (2.1), the Minister of Finance may make payments out of the account described in subsection (1) for the following purposes: 1. To assist victims of unlawful activities, or the estates of deceased victims of unlawful activities, or to prevent unlawful activities that result in victimization. 2. To compensate the Crown in right of Ontario for costs incurred in respect of the proceeding under this Part or Part I.1, other than the costs described in subsection (2.1), and for pecuniary losses suffered as a result of unlawful activity that the proceeding related to, including costs incurred in remedying the effects of the unlawful activity. 3. To compensate a municipal corporation, or a public institution that belongs to a class prescribed by the regulations made under this Act, for pecuniary losses that were suffered as a result of unlawful activity that the proceeding related to and that are costs incurred in remedying the effects of the unlawful activity. 4. If, according to the criteria prescribed by the regulations made under this Act, the amount of money in the account is more than is required for the purposes referred to in paragraphs 1 to 3, such other purposes as are prescribed by the regulations.  2005, c. 33, s. 26 (2); 2020, c. 11, Sched. 3, s. 12 (2-4). Payment for Crown’s costs in other proceedings (3.1) After making the payments, if any, out of the account under subsection (2.1) and paragraphs 2 and 3 of subsection (3), the Minister of Finance shall make payments, at the request of the Director and in the amounts determined by the Director under subsection (3.2), to compensate the Crown in right of Ontario for its costs incurred, (a) in conducting any other proceeding under this Part; (b) in determining whether any other proceeding under this Part should be commenced; (c) in preserving, managing or disposing of any other property under this Part; and (d) in enforcing or complying with orders made under this Part in respect of any other property.  2005, c. 33, s. 26 (2). Determination of Crown’s costs (3.2) The amount of the Crown’s costs under subsection (2.1) or (3.1) shall be determined by the Director on any basis, or combination of them, that he or she considers appropriate in the circumstances, including, (a) a flat rate for every forfeiture; (b) a flat rate for every step taken; (c) an hourly rate; (d) the actual costs; or (e) a percentage of the value of the property forfeited.  2005, c. 33, s. 26 (2). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2005, c. 33, s. 26 (1, 2) - 15/12/2005 2020, c. 11, Sched. 3, s. 12 (2) - 08/07/2020; 2020, c. 11, Sched. 3, s. 12 (1, 3, 4) - 01/03/2021 Part IV.1   Management of property