22 (1) An inspector may make an order under this section if, (a) in the course of performing his or her duties under this Act, he or she encounters a member of a species that he or she has reasonable grounds to believe is an invasive species, but not an invasive species that has been prescribed under section 4 or designated under section 5 as an invasive species to which this Act applies; and (b) the inspector has reasonable grounds to believe that the order is required in order to, (i) ascertain the threat that the suspected invasive species referred to in clause (a) poses to Ontario’s natural environment, or (ii) prevent the suspected invasive species referred to in clause (a) from spreading within Ontario. Order to contain suspected species (2) An inspector who encounters a member of a suspected invasive species described in clause (1) (a) may, (a) issue a written order to the person who owns or occupies the land, building or place, or is in charge of the conveyance, on or in which the member of the suspected invasive species was found, directing the person to, (i) stop any movement or activity that may lead to the spread of the suspected invasive species, (ii) move the member of the suspected invasive species to another location in order to isolate it or otherwise prevent the suspected invasive species from spreading, (iii) establish barriers or signs around the member of the suspected invasive species in order to restrict access by the person or others to the member of the suspected invasive species, or (iv) take such other measures as may be specified in the order to prevent the suspected invasive species from spreading; and (b) if the member of the suspected invasive species is found on Crown land, issue a written order prohibiting any person from moving or having access to the member of the suspected invasive species in order to prevent the suspected invasive species from spreading. Erecting barriers, signs, etc. (3) An inspector who issues an order under subsection (2) with respect to a suspected invasive species described in clause (1) (a) may, in addition to issuing the order, do any of the following: 1. Inspect the suspected invasive species. 2. Conduct any test, take any measurement, specimen or sample of the member of the suspected invasive species. 3. Set up any equipment and make any photographic or other record that may assist in identifying the suspected invasive species or ascertaining the threat it poses to Ontario’s natural environment. 4. Cover the suspected invasive species. 5. Establish a temporary barrier around the suspected invasive species. 6. Post signs or markers around the suspected invasive species. 7. Take any other measure that the inspector considers appropriate to assist in preventing the suspected invasive species from spreading and restricting access of persons to the member of the suspected invasive species. Content of order (4) An order under subsection (2) shall, (a) describe the suspected invasive species that is the subject of the order; (b) briefly describe the reasons for the order; and (c) set out the time period for which it applies, subject to subsection (5). Duration of order (5) An order under subsection (2) shall be in effect for a period of no more than 15 days. Service of order (6) An order under clause (2) (a) shall be served by personal delivery to the person against whom the order is made, subject to subsection (7). Posting of cl. (2) (a) order (7) An order under clause (2) (a) may be posted in a conspicuous place on or near the suspected invasive species or at the place where the suspected invasive species is located, either, (a) in addition to serving it on a person under subsection (6); or (b) instead of delivering it to a person under subsection (6) if, in the inspector’s opinion, service cannot reasonably be effected under that subsection. Deemed service (8) An order that is posted under clause (7) (b) is deemed to have been served in accordance with subsection (6) once it is posted. Mandatory posting of cl. (2) (b) order (9) An order under clause (2) (b) shall be posted in a conspicuous place at or near the place at which the suspected invasive species is located. Prohibition, removing, defacing postings (10) Except with the written consent of an inspector, no person shall remove, alter, deface, conceal, damage, destroy, move, interfere with or render illegible, (a) an order or a copy of an order made under this section that is posted in accordance with subsection (7) or (9); or (b) any identifying marker, signage or temporary barrier applied or installed as authorized under this section. Compliance with order (11) No person shall contravene or fail to comply with any provision of an order made under subsection (2).