47.1 (1) If the Minister believes that a wildlife disease has been detected or is reasonably believed to be present in Ontario or in another jurisdiction and there is a risk it could enter Ontario, the Minister may by order establish a wildlife disease control and surveillance zone, if the Minister is of the opinion that, (a) the wildlife disease may have serious adverse impacts on wildlife populations or serious adverse ecological, social or economic impacts in Ontario; and (b) the order may assist in controlling or eradicating the wildlife disease, minimizing its impacts in Ontario or reducing the risk of the wildlife disease entering Ontario. 2019, c. 14, Sched. 15, s. 40. Contents of order (2) The Minister’s order under subsection (1) shall, (a) identify the area to which it applies; (b) specify the class or species of wildlife to which it applies; (c) specify the wildlife disease for which it has been issued and reasons for the order; (d) specify the time period for which it is valid; (e) set out any requirements, restrictions or prohibitions that apply within the wildlife disease control and surveillance zone to further the objectives of the order; and (f) include any other information the Minister considers relevant. 2019, c. 14, Sched. 15, s. 40. Examples (3) Without limiting the generality of clause (2) (e), the order may, (a) prohibit or restrict the hunting, trapping or possession of wildlife or prohibit or restrict the purchase, sale or disposition of wildlife; (b) require that a person submit reports or other information in relation to certain activities taking place within the zone; or (c) require that a person submit or surrender wildlife. 2019, c. 14, Sched. 15, s. 40. Same, where requirements, restrictions or prohibitions apply (4) For greater certainty, the order may specify that certain requirements, restrictions or prohibitions apply everywhere within the wildlife disease control and surveillance zone or that certain requirements, restrictions or prohibitions apply only within parts of the zone. 2019, c. 14, Sched. 15, s. 40. Order prevails (5) Except in the case of an authorization provided under section 47.2 that applies within a wildlife disease control and surveillance zone, the requirements, restrictions or prohibitions set out in a Minister’s order made under subsection (1) prevail over anything that this Act or the regulations permit or authorize by way of licence or otherwise. 2019, c. 14, Sched. 15, s. 40. Entry on land (6) Employees of the Ministry or other persons acting on behalf of the Minister may enter private land within a wildlife disease control and surveillance zone for the purpose of killing or capturing wildlife, taking samples or carrying out such other activities that may assist with the implementation of a Minister’s order made under subsection (1). 2019, c. 14, Sched. 15, s. 40. No entry (7) Subsection (6) does not authorize a person to enter a building or structure including a building or structure that is used as a dwelling. 2019, c. 14, Sched. 15, s. 40. Duration of order (8) The order shall be valid for the period specified in the order or until such time as it is revoked by the Minister. 2019, c. 14, Sched. 15, s. 40. Publication of order (9) The Minister shall cause the order to be published, (a) on a website maintained by the government of Ontario or in a newspaper of general circulation in the area to which the order applies; and (b) in any such other manner as the Minister considers appropriate. 2019, c. 14, Sched. 15, s. 40. Amendment or revocation of order (10) The Minister may amend or revoke an order made under this section by publishing a notice in the manner described in subsection (9). 2019, c. 14, Sched. 15, s. 40. Compliance (11) No person shall fail to comply with an order made under this section or engage in an activity prohibited or restricted in the order. 2019, c. 14, Sched. 15, s. 40. Not a regulation (12) An order made under this section is not a regulation for the purposes of Part III (Regulations) of the Legislation Act, 2006. 2019, c. 14, Sched. 15, s. 40. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2019, c. 14, Sched. 15, s. 40 - 10/12/2019