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1 The purpose of this Act is to protect and restore the ecological health of the Lake Simcoe watershed.  2008, c. 23, s. 1.
2 In this Act, “designated policy” means a policy designated in the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan as a designated policy; (“politique désignée”) “instrument” means any document of legal effect, including a permit, licence, approval, authorization, direction or order, that is issued or otherwise created under an Act, but does not include, (a)  a regulation within the meaning of Part III of the Legislation Act, 2006, or (b)  a by-law of a municipality or local board; (“acte”) “justice” means a provincial judge or a justice of the peace; (“juge”) “Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority” includes any successor of that Authority; (“Office de protection de la nature de la région du lac Simcoe”) “Lake Simcoe watershed” means, (a)  Lake Simcoe and the part of Ontario, the water of which drains into Lake Simcoe, or (b)  if the boundaries of the area described by clause (a) are described more specifically in the regulations, the area within those boundaries; (“bassin hydrographique du lac Simcoe”) “local board” has the same meaning as in the Municipal Affairs Act; (“conseil local”) “Minister” means the Minister of the Environment or any other member of the Executive Council to whom responsibility for the administration of this Act is assigned or transferred under the Executive Council Act; (“ministre”) “Ministry” means the ministry of the Minister; (“ministère”) “prescribed instrument” means an instrument that is issued or otherwise created under a provision prescribed by the regulations of, (a)  the Aggregate Resources Act, (b)  the Clean Water Act, 2006, (c)  the Conservation Authorities Act, (d)  the Crown Forest Sustainability Act, 1994, (e)  the Endangered Species Act, 2007, (f)  the Environmental Assessment Act, (g)  the Environmental Protection Act, (h)  the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, 1997, (i)  the Lakes and Rivers Improvement Act, (j)  the Nutrient Management Act, 2002, (k)  the Ontario Water Resources Act, (l)  the Pesticides Act, (m)  the Public Lands Act, or (n)  any other Act or regulation prescribed by the regulations, other than the Planning Act, the Condominium Act, 1998 or a regulation made under the Planning Act or the Condominium Act, 1998; (“acte prescrit”) “prescribed outside area” means an area prescribed by the regulations as a prescribed outside area; (“zone extérieure prescrite”) “public body” means, (a)  a municipality, local board or conservation authority, (b)  a ministry, board, commission, agency or official of the Government of Ontario, or (c)  a body prescribed by the regulations or an official of a body prescribed by the regulations; (“organisme public”) “regulations” means the regulations made under this Act. (“règlements”)  2008, c. 23, s. 2.
3 (1) The Lieutenant Governor in Council shall establish the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan.  2008, c. 23, s. 3 (1). Application (2) Subject to subsection (3) and to any amendments made under sections 13 to 16, the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan applies to the Lake Simcoe watershed.  2008, c. 23, s. 3 (2). Research (3) Policies set out in the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan may apply to research and monitoring programs conducted in areas outside the Lake Simcoe watershed for the purpose of determining whether activities in those areas directly affect or would directly affect the ecological health of the Lake Simcoe watershed.  2008, c. 23, s. 3 (3). Effective date (4) The Lake Simcoe Protection Plan takes effect on the date specified in the Plan.  2008, c. 23, s. 3 (4). Notice of Plan (5) As soon as reasonably possible after the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan is established, the Minister shall publish notice of the Plan on the environmental registry established under section 5 of the Environmental Bill of Rights, 1993, together with any other information that the Minister considers appropriate.  2008, c. 23, s. 3 (5). Filing of Plan (6) A copy of the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan and of every amendment to it, certified by the Minister, shall be filed in the office of the Ministry, with the clerk of each municipality having jurisdiction in the Lake Simcoe watershed, with the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, and in such other locations as the Minister considers appropriate.  2008, c. 23, s. 3 (6).
4 The objectives of the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan are, (a)  to protect, improve or restore the elements that contribute to the ecological health of the Lake Simcoe watershed, including, (i)  water quality, (ii)  hydrology, (iii)  key natural heritage features and their functions, and (iv)  key hydrologic features and their functions; (b)  to restore a self-sustaining coldwater fish community in Lake Simcoe; (c)  to reduce loadings of phosphorus and other nutrients of concern to Lake Simcoe and its tributaries; (d)  to reduce the discharge of pollutants to Lake Simcoe and its tributaries; (e)  to respond to adverse effects related to invasive species and, where possible, to prevent invasive species from entering the Lake Simcoe watershed; (f)  to improve the Lake Simcoe watershed’s capacity to adapt to climate change; (g)  to provide for ongoing scientific research and monitoring related to the ecological health of the Lake Simcoe watershed; (h)  to improve conditions for environmentally sustainable recreational activities related to Lake Simcoe and to promote those activities; (i)  to promote environmentally sustainable land and water uses, activities and development practices; (j)  to build on the protections for the Lake Simcoe watershed that are provided by, (i)  provincial plans that apply in all or part of the Lake Simcoe watershed, including the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan and the Greenbelt Plan, and (ii)  provincial legislation, including the Clean Water Act, 2006, the Conservation Authorities Act,
the Ontario Water Resources Act and the Planning Act; and (k)  any other objectives set out in the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan.  2008, c. 23, s. 4.
7 (1) The council of a municipality that has jurisdiction in the Lake Simcoe watershed shall amend its official plan to conform with the designated policies set out in the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan, (a)  no later than the date the council of the municipality is required to revise an official plan in accordance with subsection 26 (1) of the Planning Act, if the Minister does not direct the council to make the amendments on or before a specified date; or (b)  no later than the date set by the Minister, if the Minister directs the council of the municipality to make the amendments on or before a specified date.  2008, c. 23, s. 7 (1). Same (2) For the purposes of subsection (1), a provision in an official plan that relates to a matter specified under paragraph 5 of subsection 5 (2) does not conform with the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan if it exceeds the requirements of the Plan or is more restrictive than a provision in the Plan.  2008, c. 23, s. 7 (2).
8 (1) If, in the Minister’s opinion, the official plan of a municipality that has jurisdiction in the Lake Simcoe watershed does not conform with a designated policy set out in the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan, the Minister may, (a)  advise the clerk of the municipality of the particulars of the non-conformity; and (b)  invite the council of the municipality to submit, within a specified time, proposals for the resolution of the non-conformity.  2008, c. 23, s. 8 (1). Joint order (2) The Minister jointly with the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing may, by order, amend the official plan to resolve the non-conformity, (a)  if the council of the municipality fails to submit proposals to resolve the non-conformity within the specified time; or (b)  if proposals are submitted but, after consultation with the Minister, the non-conformity cannot be resolved, and the Minister so notifies the council of the municipality in writing.  2008, c. 23, s. 8 (2). Effect of order (3) An order under subsection (2), (a)  has the same effect as an amendment to the official plan that is adopted by the council of the municipality and, if the amendment is not exempt from approval, approved by the appropriate approval authority; and (b)  is final and not subject to appeal.  2008, c. 23, s. 8 (3).
9 (1) Subject to a policy described in paragraph 9 of subsection 5 (2), a person or body that issued or otherwise created a prescribed instrument before the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan took effect shall amend the instrument to conform with the designated policies set out in the Plan.  2008, c. 23, s. 9 (1). Deadline for amendments (2) The person or body that issued or otherwise created the prescribed instrument shall make any amendments required by subsection (1) before the date specified in the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan.  2008, c. 23, s. 9 (2). No authority (3) Subsection (1) does not permit or require a person or body to make amendments that it does not otherwise have authority to make.  2008, c. 23, s. 9 (3).
10 Subject to a policy described in paragraph 9 of subsection 5 (2), if, in the Minister’s opinion, a prescribed instrument does not conform with a designated policy set out in the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan, the Minister may, (a)  advise any person or body that has authority to amend or require an amendment to the prescribed instrument of the particulars of the non-conformity; (b)  request the person or body to take such steps as are authorized by law to amend the prescribed instrument to address the non-conformity; and (c)  require the person or body to report to the Minister on any steps taken under clause (b) and on any amendment that is made to the prescribed instrument.  2008, c. 23, s. 10.
11 If a public body is identified in the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan as being responsible for the implementation of a policy governing monitoring, the public body shall comply with any obligations imposed on it by the policy.  2008, c. 23, s. 11.
12 (1) The Minister shall annually prepare a report that, (a)  describes the measures that have been taken to implement the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan; (b)  summarizes the advice obtained from the Lake Simcoe Science Committee; and (c)  summarizes the advice obtained from the Lake Simcoe Coordinating Committee.  2008, c. 23, s. 12 (1). Same (2) The Minister shall, at least once every five years, prepare a report that, (a)  describes the results of any monitoring programs; and (b)  describes the extent to which the objectives of the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan are being achieved.  2008, c. 23, s. 12 (2). Publication (3) The Minister shall ensure that reports prepared under subsections (1) and (2) are published on the environmental registry established under section 5 of the Environmental Bill of Rights, 1993.  2008, c. 23, s. 12 (3).
13 (1) An amendment to the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan shall be made in accordance with this section and sections 14, 15 and 16.  2008, c. 23, s. 13 (1). Proposed amendment (2) The Minister may prepare and propose an amendment to the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan.  2008, c. 23, s. 13 (2). Amendment to expand Plan to area outside watershed (3) If the Minister proposes an amendment to the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan that would expand the application of the Plan to an area outside the Lake Simcoe watershed, the Minister shall prepare a report that describes, (a)  the proposed area to which the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan would apply; (b)  activities in the proposed area that directly affect or would directly affect the ecological health of the Lake Simcoe watershed; and (c)  the types of policies that could be included in the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan to deal with the activities mentioned in clause (b).  2008, c. 23, s. 13 (3). Notice re proposed amendment (4) If an amendment to the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan is proposed under subsection (2), the Minister shall ensure that, (a)  notice of the proposed amendment is given in the prescribed manner to each municipality with jurisdiction in the Lake Simcoe watershed, the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and any other prescribed person, public body or other body; (b)  the persons, public bodies and bodies mentioned in clause (a) are invited to make written submissions on the proposed amendment within the period of time specified by the Minister; and (c)  within the period of time specified by the Minister, notice of the proposed amendment, in a form approved by the Minister and containing such information as the Minister considers appropriate, is given on the environmental registry established under section 5 of the Environmental Bill of Rights, 1993.  2008, c. 23, s. 13 (4). Same, if amendment to expand Plan to area outside watershed (5) In addition to the requirements under subsection (4), if the Minister proposes an amendment to the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan that would expand the application of the Plan to an area outside the Lake Simcoe watershed, the Minister shall ensure that, (a)  notice of the proposed amendment is given in the prescribed manner to each municipality with jurisdiction in the proposed area; (b)  the municipalities mentioned in clause (a) are invited to make written submissions on the proposed amendment within the period of time specified by the Minister; and (c)  the report prepared under subsection (3) is published on the environmental registry established under section 5 of the Environmental Bill of Rights, 1993.  2008, c. 23, s. 13 (5). Typographical errors, etc. (6) Subsection (4) does not apply to an amendment that is made to correct a clerical, grammatical or typographical error.  2008, c. 23, s. 13 (6).
14 (1) The Minister may appoint one or more hearing officers for the purpose of conducting one or more hearings within the Lake Simcoe watershed or its general proximity for the purpose of receiving representations respecting a proposed amendment to the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan.  2008, c. 23, s. 14 (1). Duty of hearing officer (2) On being appointed under subsection (1), the hearing officer shall, (a)  fix the time and place for the hearing; and (b)  require that notice, as specified by the hearing officer, be given to the prescribed persons, public bodies and other bodies in the prescribed manner.  2008, c. 23, s. 14 (2). Rules of procedure (3) The hearing officer may make rules of procedure for the hearing.  2008, c. 23, s. 14 (3). Protection from personal liability (4) The hearing officer is not personally liable for anything done by him or her in good faith in the execution of his or her duty under this Act or for any neglect or default in the execution in good faith of his or her duty.  2008, c. 23, s. 14 (4). Recommendations (5) Upon the conclusion of the hearing, the hearing officer shall prepare written recommendations, with reasons, recommending what action the Minister should take with respect to the proposed amendment and shall give the written recommendations with the reasons to the Minister and to the parties to the hearing within 60 days after the conclusion of the hearing.  2008, c. 23, s. 14 (5). Extension of time (6) The Minister may extend the 60-day period at the hearing officer’s request.  2008, c. 23, s. 14 (6).
15 (1) After considering any written submissions received under subsections 13 (4) and (5) and any written recommendations of a hearing officer received under subsection 14 (5), the Minister may, (a)  decide not to proceed with the proposed amendment; or (b)  after making any modifications to the proposed amendment that the Minister considers desirable, (i)  recommend that the proposed amendment be approved by the Lieutenant Governor in Council, or (ii)  in the circumstances described in the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan, approve the proposed amendment.  2008, c. 23, s. 15 (1). Approval re prescribed outside areas (2) The Minister shall not approve a proposed amendment that would make any provision of the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan applicable to an area outside the Lake Simcoe watershed unless, (a)  a regulation has been made prescribing the area as a prescribed outside area; and (b)  the proposed amendment does not make any policy that would affect a decision under the Planning Act
or the Condominium Act, 1998 applicable to the prescribed outside area.  2008, c. 23, s. 15 (2). Decision final (3) A decision, recommendation or approval by the Minister under subsection (1) is final and not subject to appeal.  2008, c. 23, s. 15 (3). Notice of approval (4) The Minister shall forward a copy of an approval under subclause (1) (b) (ii) to, (a)  the clerk of each municipality that has jurisdiction in the Lake Simcoe watershed; (b)  the clerk of each municipality that has jurisdiction in a prescribed outside area; (c)  the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority; (d)  the parties to any hearing conducted under section 14 in respect of the proposed amendment; and (e)  such other persons or public bodies as the Minister may determine.  2008, c. 23, s. 15 (4).
16 (1) If the Minister recommends a proposed amendment under subclause 15 (1) (b) (i), the Lieutenant Governor in Council may, (a)  decide not to approve the proposed amendment; (b)  approve the proposed amendment, in whole or in part; or (c)  make modifications to the proposed amendment and approve the proposed amendment, in whole or in part.  2008, c. 23, s. 16 (1). Approval re prescribed outside areas (2) The Lieutenant Governor in Council shall not approve a proposed amendment that would make any provision of the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan applicable to an area outside the Lake Simcoe watershed unless, (a)  a regulation has been made prescribing the area as a prescribed outside area; and (b)  the proposed amendment does not make any policy that would affect a decision under the Planning Act
or the Condominium Act, 1998 applicable to the prescribed outside area.  2008, c. 23, s. 16 (2). Decision final (3) A decision or approval by the Lieutenant Governor in Council under subsection (1) is final and not subject to appeal.  2008, c. 23, s. 16 (3). Notice of approval (4) The Minister shall forward a copy of an approval under clause (1) (b) or (c) to, (a)  the clerk of each municipality that has jurisdiction in the Lake Simcoe watershed; (b)  the clerk of each municipality that has jurisdiction in a prescribed outside area; (c)  the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority; (d)  the parties to any hearing conducted under section 14 in respect of the proposed amendment; and (e)  such other persons or public bodies as the Minister may determine.  2008, c. 23, s. 16 (4).
17 (1) The Minister shall ensure that a review of the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan is carried out at least every 10 years after the date the Plan takes effect to determine whether the Plan should be amended.  2008, c. 23, s. 17 (1). Same (2) During a review under subsection (1), the Minister shall review the functions and operations of the Lake Simcoe Science Committee and the Lake Simcoe Coordinating Committee.  2008, c. 23, s. 17 (2). Consultation and public participation (3) During a review under subsection (1), the Minister shall, (a)  consult with the council of each municipality that has jurisdiction in the Lake Simcoe watershed or the prescribed outside areas; (b)  consult with the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority; (c)  consult with other public bodies that, in the opinion of the Minister, could be affected by the review; (d)  consult with the Lake Simcoe Science Committee and the Lake Simcoe Coordinating Committee; and (e)  ensure that the public is given an opportunity to participate in the review.  2008, c. 23, s. 17 (3).
18 (1) A committee known in English as the Lake Simcoe Science Committee and in French as Comité scientifique du lac Simcoe is established.  2008, c. 23, s. 18 (1). Functions (2) The Lake Simcoe Science Committee shall perform the following functions: 1.  Review the environmental conditions of the Lake Simcoe watershed and provide advice to the Minister with respect to, i.  the ecological health of the Lake Simcoe watershed, ii.  current significant threats and potential significant threats to the ecological health of the Lake Simcoe watershed, iii.  potential strategies to deal with the threats identified under subparagraph ii, and iv.  the scientific research that needs to be pursued
to support the implementation of the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan. 2.  When requested by the Minister, provide advice to the Minister with respect to, i.  the design and implementation of monitoring programs to monitor whether the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan is meeting its objectives, ii.  whether a proposed amendment to the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan is consistent with the precautionary principle and, if not, whether the proposed amendment should be modified to achieve consistency, iii.  proposed amendments to the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan, iv.  proposed regulations under this Act, v.  proposed regulations under subsection 75 (1.7) of the Ontario Water Resources Act. 3.  Such other functions as may be specified by the Minister.  2008, c. 23, s. 18 (2). Appointment of committee members (3) After considering the recommendations of the Minister, the Lieutenant Governor in Council shall appoint the members of the Lake Simcoe Science Committee.  2008, c. 23, s. 18 (3). Practices and procedures (4) The Minister may specify practices and procedures for the Lake Simcoe Science Committee.  2008, c. 23, s. 18 (4).
19 (1) A committee known in English as the Lake Simcoe Coordinating Committee and in French as Comité de coordination pour le lac Simcoe is established.  2008, c. 23, s. 19 (1). Functions (2) The Lake Simcoe Coordinating Committee shall perform the following functions: 1.  Provide a forum to, i.  co-ordinate implementation of the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan, and ii.  identify and resolve issues that arise in relation to the implementation of the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan. 2.  Provide advice to the Minister on any issues or problems related to the implementation of the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan. 3.  With respect to threats to the ecological health of the Lake Simcoe watershed that are identified by the Lake Simcoe Science Committee, provide advice to the Minister on the types of measures that could be taken to deal with the threats, including, i.  policies that could be included in the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan, or ii.  regulations that could be made under this or any other Act. 4. Assist the Minister and other public bodies to monitor progress on the implementation of the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan. 5.  Make recommendations on any proposed amendments to the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan to ensure that the Plan meets its objectives. 6.  Assist the Minister with a review of the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan. 7.  Such other functions as may be specified by the Minister.  2008, c. 23, s. 19 (2). Appointment of committee members (3) After considering the recommendations of the Minister, the Lieutenant Governor in Council shall appoint the members of the Lake Simcoe Coordinating Committee.  2008, c. 23, s. 19 (3). Minister’s recommendations (4) For the purposes of subsection (3), the Minister shall recommend persons who represent the following interests: 1.  The interests of the municipalities that are located, in whole or in part, in the Lake Simcoe watershed and the prescribed outside areas. 2.  The interests of the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority. 3.  The interests of ministries of the Government of Ontario and other public bodies and persons that are responsible for implementing policies referred to in paragraph 5 of subsection 5 (1). 4.  The interests of the agricultural, commercial and industrial sectors of the Lake Simcoe watershed’s economy, including small business interests. 5.  The interests of the aboriginal communities that have a historic relationship with the Lake Simcoe watershed. 6.  Other interests, including, in particular, environmental and other interests of the general public.  2008, c. 23, s. 19 (4). Practices and procedures (5) The Minister may specify practices and procedures for the Lake Simcoe Coordinating Committee.  2008, c. 23, s. 19 (5).
20 (1) The Minister may delegate in writing any of his or her powers or duties under this Act to one or more public servants employed under Part III of the Public Service of Ontario Act, 2006.  2008, c. 23, s. 20 (1). Exception (2) Subsection (1) does not apply to the Minister’s powers under subsection 15 (1), except to the extent that those powers may be exercised to approve an amendment to the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan that is made to correct a clerical, grammatical or typographical error.  2008, c. 23, s. 20 (2).
21 For greater certainty, nothing in this Act shall be construed so as to abrogate or derogate from the protection provided for the existing aboriginal and treaty rights of the aboriginal peoples of Canada as recognized and affirmed in section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982.  2008, c. 23, s. 21.
22 (1) The Statutory Powers Procedure Act does not apply to anything done under this Act.  2008, c. 23, s. 22 (1). Not an undertaking (2) For greater certainty, the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan is not an undertaking as defined in subsection 1 (1) of the Environmental Assessment Act, but that Act continues to apply within the Lake Simcoe watershed.  2008, c. 23, s. 22 (2). Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, subsection 22 (2) of the Act is repealed. (See: 2020, c. 18, Sched. 6, s. 58) Legislation Act, 2006 (3) Part III (Regulations) of the Legislation Act, 2006 does not apply to the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan.  2008, c. 23, s. 22 (3). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2020, c. 18, Sched. 6, s. 58 - not in force
23 (1) No cause of action arises as a direct or indirect result of, (a)  the enactment or repeal of any provision of this Act; (b)  the making or revocation of any provision of the regulations made under this Act; or (c)  anything done or not done in accordance with this Act or the regulations made under it.  2008, c. 23, s. 23 (1). No remedy (2) No costs, compensation or damages are owing or payable to any person and no remedy, including but not limited to a remedy in contract, restitution, tort or trust, is available to any person in connection with anything referred to in clause (1) (a), (b) or (c).  2008, c. 23, s. 23 (2). Proceedings barred (3) No proceeding, including but not limited to any proceeding in contract, restitution, tort or trust, that is directly or indirectly based on or related to anything referred to in clause (1) (a), (b) or (c) may be brought or maintained against any person.  2008, c. 23, s. 23 (3). Same (4) Subsection (3) applies regardless of whether the cause of action on which the proceeding is purportedly based arose before or after the coming into force of this Act.  2008, c. 23, s. 23 (4). Proceedings set aside (5) Any proceeding referred to in subsection (3) commenced before the day this Act comes into force shall be deemed to have been dismissed, without costs, on the day this Act comes into force.  2008, c. 23, s. 23 (5). No expropriation or injurious affection (6) Nothing done or not done in accordance with this Act or the regulations constitutes an expropriation or injurious affection for the purposes of the Expropriations Act or otherwise at law.  2008, c. 23, s. 23 (6). Person defined (7) In this section, “person” includes, but is not limited to, the Crown and its employees and agents, members of the Executive Council, and municipalities and their employees and agents.  2008, c. 23, s. 23 (7).
24 (1) Despite subsection 28 (7) of the Conservation Authorities Act, a regulation made by the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority under section 28 of that Act may provide that all or part of the regulation applies to an area that is outside the area over which the Authority would otherwise have jurisdiction under that Act but that is within the Lake Simcoe watershed.  2008, c. 23, s. 24 (1). Limitation period (2) A proceeding under subsection 28 (16) or (24) of the Conservation Authorities Act that relates to a regulation made by the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority under section 28 of that Act shall not be commenced more than two years after the later of the following days: 1.  The day on which the offence was committed. 2.  The day on which evidence of the offence first came to the attention of an officer appointed under a regulation made under section 28 of the Conservation Authorities Act.  2008, c. 23, s. 24 (2).
25 If there is a conflict between a provision of this Act and a provision of another Act with respect to a matter that affects or has the potential to affect the ecological health of the Lake Simcoe watershed, the provision that provides the greatest protection to the ecological health of the Lake Simcoe watershed prevails.  2008, c. 23, s. 25.
27 (1) The Lieutenant Governor in Council may make regulations, (a)  designating, for the purposes of this Act, the participating municipalities for the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority; (b)  requiring the councils of municipalities within the Lake Simcoe watershed to pass by-laws under the Municipal Act, 2001 respecting trees or site alteration, or respecting activities that may adversely affect the ecological health of the Lake Simcoe watershed, and specifying the municipalities and the by-law provisions; (c)  requiring the councils of municipalities within prescribed outside areas to pass by-laws under the Municipal Act, 2001 respecting site alteration, and specifying the municipalities and the by-law provisions; (d)  prescribing or respecting any matter that this Act refers to as a matter prescribed by the regulations or as otherwise dealt with by the regulations, other than prescribing an area as a prescribed outside area; (e)  providing for transitional matters that, in the opinion of the Lieutenant Governor in Council, are necessary or desirable to facilitate the implementation of the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan.  2008, c. 23, s. 27 (1). Regulations under cl. (1) (a) (2) If a regulation is made under clause (1) (a) designating participating municipalities for the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority for the purposes of this Act, section 14 of the Conservation Authorities Act applies, with necessary modifications, for the purposes of this Act.  2008, c. 23, s. 27 (2). Regulations under cl. (1) (b) or (c) (3) A regulation under clause (1) (b) or (c) may only be made if the Lieutenant Governor in Council is of the opinion that the by-laws required by the regulation are necessary or desirable to facilitate implementation of the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan.  2008, c. 23, s. 27 (3). Regulations under cl. (1) (e) (4) Without limiting the generality of clause (1) (e), a regulation under that clause may, (a)  provide for transitional matters respecting matters, applications and proceedings that were commenced before or after the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan takes effect; (b)  determine which matters, applications and proceedings shall be continued and disposed of in accordance with the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan and which matters, applications and proceedings may be continued and disposed of as if the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan had not taken effect; (c)  deem a matter, application or proceeding to have been commenced on the date or in the circumstances described in the regulation.  2008, c. 23, s. 27 (4). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2008, c. 23, s. 29
- no effect - see Table of Public Statute Provisions Repealed Under Section 10.1 of the Legislation Act, 2006 - 31/12/2018
28 (1) If a regulation made under this Act adopts a document by reference and requires compliance with the document, the regulation may adopt the document as it may be amended from time to time.  2008, c. 23, s. 28 (1). When adoption of amendment effective (2) The adoption of an amendment to a document that has been adopted by reference comes into effect upon the Ministry publishing notice of the amendment in The Ontario Gazette
or in the environmental registry established under section 5 of the Environmental Bill of Rights, 1993.  2008, c. 23, s. 28 (2). 29 Repealed: see Table of Public Statute Provisions Repealed Under Section 10.1 of the Legislation Act, 2006. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2008, c. 23, s. 29
- see Table of Public Statute Provisions Repealed Under Section 10.1 of the Legislation Act, 2006 - 31/12/2018 30 Omitted (amends, repeals or revokes other legislation).  2008, c. 23, s. 30. 31 Omitted (provides for coming into force of provisions of this Act).  2008, c. 23, s. 31. 32 Omitted (enacts short title of this Act).  2008, c. 23, s. 32. ______________  Français