jswizzle3737/ontario_laws_and_regs huggingface dataset:
Park Environment
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Damage to Crown land
 2. (1) No person shall, (a) remove, damage or deface any property of the Crown in a provincial park; or (b) damage or deface any relic, artifact or natural object or damage or deface any site of archaeological or historical interest in a provincial park.  O. Reg. 347/07, s. 2 (1). (2) Except with the written authorization of the superintendent, no person shall, (a) disturb, cut, kill, remove or harm any plant, tree or natural object in a provincial park; (b) disturb, kill, remove, harass or harm any animal except in accordance with the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, 1997, any bird except in accordance with the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994 (Canada) or any fish except in accordance with the Fisheries Act
(Canada); (c) remove any relic or artifact in a provincial park; (d) disturb any site of archaeological or historical interest in a provincial park; (e) make an excavation for any purpose in a provincial park; or (f) conduct research in a provincial park.  O. Reg. 347/07, s. 2 (2). (3) In considering whether or not to grant an authorization under subsection (2), the superintendent shall base his or her decision on the following criteria: 1. The potential for the proposed activity to protect or enhance human safety. 2. The degree to which the proposed activity would harm or benefit the environment or wildlife or support or impede the maintenance of ecological integrity. 3. The range and value of scientific benefits that the proposed activity would provide. 4. The extent to which the proposed activity would promote cultural knowledge and understanding.  O. Reg. 347/07, s. 2 (3).
Storing of wildlife attractants
 3. No person shall maintain or store potential wildlife attractants, including food or beverages, food preparation or storage equipment, cooking devices or utensils, garbage or recycling products, scented products or any other item in a manner that is likely to attract wildlife without the written authorization of the superintendent, which may be granted if the superintendent is of the opinion that the otherwise prohibited activities will not cause a threat to public safety.  O. Reg. 347/07, s. 3.
Keeping park clean
 4. (1) No person shall deposit or cause to be deposited any litter in a provincial park except in a place designated for that purpose.  O. Reg. 347/07, s. 4 (1). (2) Every person using a camp-site in a provincial park, including a picnic area, shall at all times maintain the site in a clean and sanitary condition and, when vacating the site, shall restore it as nearly as possible to its original condition.  O. Reg. 347/07, s. 4 (2). (3) Every person using a facility, including a picnic shelter or any other facility, used for accommodation shall at all times maintain it in a clean and sanitary condition and, when vacating the facility, shall restore it to its original condition.  O. Reg. 347/07, s. 4 (3). (4) No person shall possess any non-burnable food or beverage containers in an interior camping zone in Algonquin, Killarney, Lake Superior or Quetico Provincial Park other than containers, (a) that are specifically designed and intended for repeated use and for which no deposit is charged; or (b) that are specifically designed for dehydrated foods.  O. Reg. 347/07, s. 4 (4); O. Reg. 22/11, s. 2 (1). (5) No person shall possess any non-burnable food or beverage containers in any part of Kawartha Highlands Signature Site Park other than containers, (a) that are specifically designed and intended for repeated use and for which no deposit is charged; or (b) that are specifically designed for dehydrated food.  O. Reg. 22/11, s. 2 (2). (6) Subsections (4) and (5) do not apply to a person, (a) if the person is on, or travelling directly to or from, land situated in a park mentioned in subsection (4) or (5) that is occupied under a lease, licence of occupation, land use permit or agreement; or (b) if the person is travelling directly to or from land that is held in fee simple that abuts or is surrounded by a park mentioned in subsection (4) or (5).  O. Reg. 22/11, s. 2 (2). (7) No person shall possess any glass bottles in Woodland Caribou Provincial Park, except while on, or travelling directly to or from, land situated in the park that is occupied
under a lease, licence of occupation, land use permit or agreement.  O. Reg. 22/11, s. 2 (2).
Fire and fireworks
 5. (1) No person shall start or tend a fire in a provincial park, except in a fireplace provided by the superintendent or in an area designated for that purpose.  O. Reg. 347/07, s. 5 (1); O. Reg. 22/11, s. 3. (2) No person shall start or tend a fire in a provincial park or part of a provincial park with respect to which the superintendent has posted a notice indicating that there is a fire hazard.  O. Reg. 347/07, s. 5 (2). (3) No person shall possess or ignite fireworks in a provincial park.  O. Reg. 347/07, s. 5 (3).
Domestic and other animals
 6. (1) No person in control of a domestic animal shall permit the animal to be, (a) in a provincial park unless the animal is secured on a leash that does not exceed two metres in length; (b) in any waters in a provincial park designated as a swimming area or upon any part of the beach adjacent to it; (c) in any waters adjacent to interior camp-sites where interior campers would obtain water for cooking or consumption; or (d) in any area posted to prohibit domestic animals or designated as an area in which domestic animals are prohibited.  O. Reg. 347/07, s. 6 (1). (2) Clause (1) (a) does not apply to an animal in a vehicle or a cage, to a dog accompanying a person who is lawfully hunting or within an area in which dogs are allowed to be off leash.  O. Reg. 347/07, s. 6 (2). (3) Clauses (1) (b), (c) and (d) do not apply to a person who is a holder of a National Identity Card issued by the Canadian Institute for the Blind or equivalent proof of legal blindness or to any other person who requires the assistance of a dog due to deafness or other disability.  O. Reg. 347/07, s. 6 (3). (4) No person shall permit a domestic animal, while in a provincial park, to, (a) make excessive noise; (b) disturb other persons; (c) damage Crown property or vegetation; (d) chase or harass wild animals or birds; (e) injure, or attempt to injure, a person or other domestic animal.  O. Reg. 347/07, s. 6 (4). (5) The person in control of a domestic animal shall immediately dispose of excrement from the animal in such manner and at such location that it will not cause a health hazard or public inconvenience.  O. Reg. 347/07, s. 6 (5). (6) Subsection (5) does not apply to a person who is unable to immediately dispose of excrement because of a disability.  O. Reg. 347/07, s. 6 (6). (7) The person in charge of a domestic animal that is not secured shall capture and secure the animal at the request of an officer.  O. Reg. 347/07, s. 6 (7). (8) An officer may seize or cause to be seized a domestic animal if the person in control of the animal is in contravention of subsection (1), (4) or (5).  O. Reg. 347/07, s. 6 (8). (9) An officer who seizes a domestic animal shall take reasonable care of the animal or deliver it to a pound as soon as reasonably possible.  O. Reg. 347/07, s. 6 (9). (10) No person shall drive, walk or ride a horse, pony or similar animal in a provincial park except in an area operated for that purpose.  O. Reg. 347/07, s. 6 (10).
Protection of park environment
 7. No person shall introduce into a provincial park, or possess in a provincial park, any plant, animal or other living thing, or any object, material or other substance, that may carry non-native or invasive pests or species, as determined by the Ministry.  O. Reg. 347/07, s. 7.
Closure, evacuation
 8. (1) An officer may close a provincial park or part of a park to the public, by the erection of signs or other suitable means, for the purpose of, (a) preventing overcrowding of park facilities; (b) controlling or managing a fire, flood or other emergency situation; (c) protecting public safety; (d) facilitating maintenance, construction or other work carried out by the Ministry or under the authority of the Ministry; or (e) preserving or protecting the park environment or supporting the maintenance of ecological integrity.  O. Reg. 347/07, s. 8 (1). (2) An officer may order an evacuation of a provincial park or part of a park for the purpose of maintaining public safety in case of fire, flood or other emergency.  O. Reg. 347/07, s. 8 (2). (3) An officer may limit the number of provincial park permits that may be issued in a provincial park for the purpose of, (a) preventing overcrowding of park facilities; (b) preserving or protecting the environment or supporting the maintenance of ecological integrity; or (c) protecting public safety.  O. Reg. 347/07, s. 8 (3). Conduct in Park
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Inappropriate conduct
 9. No person shall use discriminatory, harassing, abusive or insulting language or gestures or make excessive noise or disturb other persons in a provincial park.  O. Reg. 347/07, s. 9.
Officer’s power to remove a person and cancel permit
 10. (1) An officer who believes on reasonable and probable grounds that a person has contravened subsection 33 (2) or 39 (2) or section 45 of the Act or clause 2 (1) (a) or (b) or (2) (a) or (b), section 3, subsection 4 (2), (3), 5 (2), 6 (1) or (4), section 7, 9, 18 or 22, subsection 25 (1) or section 35 of this Regulation, a provision of the Liquor Licence and Control Act, 2019 or a provision of the Criminal Code (Canada) may,  (a) remove the person from the provincial park; and (b) cancel any permit authorizing the person’s presence in the provincial park in which the contravention occurred.  O. Reg. 347/07, s. 10 (1); O. Reg. 762/21, s. 1. (2) No person who has been removed from a provincial park under subsection (1) shall within the following 72-hour period enter or attempt to enter any provincial park without the written authorization of the superintendent of the park, which may be granted for the purpose of retrieving a vehicle or personal property.  O. Reg. 347/07, s. 10 (2). (3) An officer may cancel the provincial park permit of a person who is in contravention of subsection 15 (1), (3) or (5), section 16 or 17 or subsection 19 (1) or (2).  O. Reg. 347/07, s. 10 (3).
Climbing rock faces
 11. (1) No person shall rappel or climb rock faces in a provincial park with or without the aid of ropes, anchors or similar equipment except in an area designated by the superintendent for that purpose.  O. Reg. 347/07, s. 11 (1). (2) For the purposes of subsection (1), the superintendent may designate an area in which the activity will not harm the environment or wildlife or impede the maintenance of ecological integrity.  O. Reg. 347/07, s. 11 (2).
Begging and selling
 12. (1) No person shall beg, solicit, canvass or invite subscriptions or contributions, by the erection of signs or otherwise, in a provincial park.  O. Reg. 347/07, s. 12 (1). (2) No person shall sell or offer for sale any article, thing or service in a provincial park.  O. Reg. 347/07, s. 12 (2). (3) Subsection (2) does not apply where the selling or offering for sale is authorized under an agreement made under the Act.  O. Reg. 347/07, s. 12 (3). 13.  Revoked: O. Reg. 75/19, s. 1.
Entering and remaining in park
 14.  (1) No person shall enter a provincial park except at a designated entry point, no matter what the means of entry.  O. Reg. 347/07, s. 14 (1). (2) No person shall enter or remain in a provincial park after the posted hours of closing time for the park except in accordance with a valid provincial park permit.  O. Reg. 347/07, s. 14 (2). (3) No person shall enter or remain in a provincial park or an area of a provincial park closed by an officer for the purpose of subsection 8 (1).  O. Reg. 347/07, s. 14 (3); O. Reg. 22/11, s. 4. Camping in Park
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Camp-site and vehicle permits
 15. (1) No person shall occupy a camp-site or camp in a provincial park except, (a) on a camp-site specified on a valid camp-site and vehicle permit; or (b) on a camp-site in an interior camping zone specified on a valid interior camp-site permit.  O. Reg. 347/07, s. 15 (1). (2) The superintendent may issue an additional vehicle permit to the holder of a valid camp-site and vehicle permit or interior camp-site permit or the guests of the permit holder if an area designated for the purpose of parking additional motor vehicles is available.  O. Reg. 347/07, s. 15 (2). (3) No person shall park a motor vehicle for which an additional vehicle permit has been issued in a provincial park except in an area designated for that purpose.  O. Reg. 347/07, s. 15 (3). (4) A camp-site and vehicle permit or an interior camp-site permit is valid from the time it is issued until 2:00 p.m. on the departure date shown on the permit.  O. Reg. 347/07, s. 15 (4). (5) A person who occupies a camp-site under a camp-site and vehicle permit or interior camp-site permit shall, not later than the expiry of the permit, vacate the camp-site and remove all shelter equipment and other personal property from the camp-site.  O. Reg. 347/07, s. 15 (5). (6) Every person to whom a provincial park permit has been issued shall, on the request of an officer, produce the permit for inspection by the officer.  O. Reg. 347/07, s. 15 (6).
Maximum number of nights
 16. (1) No person shall camp on an interior camp-site or in an interior camping zone for more than the maximum number of nights specified on the provincial park permit.  O. Reg. 347/07, s. 16 (1). (2) No person shall camp on a campground camp-site or unserviced camp-site for more than 23 consecutive nights or on an interior camp-site for more than 16 consecutive nights unless, (a) the camp-site is available; (b) the superintendent authorizes its continued use on the grounds that no adverse effect to the natural environment will occur as a result; and (c) a new provincial park permit is obtained.  O. Reg. 347/07, s. 16 (2). (3) Subsection (2) does not apply to a camp-site in a campground occupied pursuant to an agreement.  O. Reg. 347/07, s. 16 (3).
Maximum number of persons
 17. (1) No person shall occupy a campground camp-site as part of a camping party of more than six persons unless the party consists of a single family of parents and their children.  O. Reg. 347/07, s. 17 (1). (2) No person shall occupy an interior camp-site or unserviced camp-site as part of a camping party of more than nine persons unless the party consists of a single family of parents and their children.  O. Reg. 347/07, s. 17 (2). (3) Despite subsection (2), the superintendent may designate an interior camp-site or unserviced camp-site for more or less than nine persons based on the carrying capacity of the camp-site and, in that case, no person shall occupy the camp-site as part of a camping party of more than the number of persons specified by the superintendent unless the party consists only of a single family of parents and their children.  O. Reg. 347/07, s. 17 (3). (4) Despite subsections (2) and (3), the maximum number of persons that may occupy an interior camp-site in Frontenac Provincial Park is six, unless the party consists of a single family of parents and their children.  O. Reg. 22/11, s. 5. (5) No camping party shall occupy a group camp-site in excess of the carrying capacity of the site as determined by the superintendent.  O. Reg. 347/07, s. 17 (5).
Non-resident camping in non-operating parks
 18. (1) A non-resident who is 18 years of age or older shall not camp in a non-operating park unless, (a) he or she is camping under the authority of a non-resident camping permit; (b) he or she is using a camping unit rented from a person who carries on business in Ontario; (c) he or she owns property in Ontario or is the spouse of a person who owns property in Ontario; (d) he or she is a member or person in charge of a charitable or non-profit group that is camping  with the written authorization of the superintendent, which may be granted if the superintendent is of the opinion that the proof of charitable or non-profit status is sufficient and, in the case of a youth group, there is adequate adult supervision; or (e) he or she is carrying out duties required by lawful employment in Canada.  O. Reg. 347/07, s. 18 (1); O. Reg. 22/11, s. 6. (2) A non-resident camping permit expires at noon on the day following the date shown on the permit.  O. Reg. 347/07, s. 18 (2). (3) A non-resident camping in a non-operating park shall, on the request of an officer, produce for inspection his or her non-resident camping permit, camping unit rental agreement or proof that the non-resident is entitled to camp in the non-operating park by virtue of clause (1) (c), (d) or (e).  O. Reg. 347/07, s. 18 (3).
Shelters and trailers
 19. (1) No person shall place or cause to be placed on a campground camp-site or unserviced camp-site more than three pieces of shelter equipment, one dining shelter and one tarp used for shelter.  O. Reg. 347/07, s. 19 (1); O. Reg. 22/11, s. 7 (1). (2) No person shall place or cause to be placed on a campground camp-site or unserviced camp-site more than one tent trailer, travel trailer or self-propelled camping unit.  O. Reg. 347/07, s. 19 (2); O. Reg. 22/11, s. 7 (2).
Algonquin and Kawartha Highlands, special case
 20. Between December 1 and March 31, no person shall camp within 30 metres of the nearest portage or shoreline, (a) in an area operated for interior camping in Algonquin Provincial Park; or (b) in Kawartha Highlands Signature Site Park.  O. Reg. 22/11, s. 8.
Possession of saws and other devices in certain parks
 21. (1) No person shall at any time possess a chain saw, power saw, power ice auger, gasoline generator or similar device in an area operated for interior camping in Bon Echo, Frontenac, Killarney or Quetico Provincial Park.  O. Reg. 347/07, s. 21 (1). (2) From April 1 to Thanksgiving, no person shall possess a chain saw, power saw, power ice auger, gasoline generator or similar device in an area operated for interior camping in Algonquin Provincial Park.  O. Reg. 347/07, s. 21 (2). (3) No person shall at any time use a chain saw or similar device in Kawartha Highlands Signature Site Park except, (a) for emergency purposes; (b) for the removal of safety hazards; or (c) with the authorization of the superintendent.  O. Reg. 22/11, s. 9. (4) No person shall at any time possess a gasoline generator or similar device in Kawartha Highlands Signature Site Park, except with the authorization of the superintendent.  O. Reg. 22/11, s. 9.
Operation of audio device
 22. (1) No person shall operate an audio device in an area where operation of such devices is prohibited.  O. Reg. 347/07, s. 22 (1). (2) From April 1 to Thanksgiving, no person shall operate an audio device in Algonquin Provincial Park except on a campground camp-site or on land occupied under a lease or other agreement.  O. Reg. 347/07, s. 22 (2); O. Reg. 22/11, s. 10.
Permits for vehicles
 23. (1) No person shall take a motor vehicle, all terrain vehicle, bus, boat or aircraft into a provincial park or possess or operate any of them in a provincial park except under the authority of a valid provincial park permit.  O. Reg. 347/07, s. 23 (1). (2) Despite subsection (1), the driver of a bus may take it into a provincial park without paying a fee if, (a) all the passengers are residents of a long-term care home under the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021; and (b) the driver presents a letter signed by the person in charge of the home or centre requesting free entry for the bus on its arrival at the park.  O. Reg. 347/07, s. 23 (2); O. Reg. 85/10, s. 1; O. Reg. 270/22, s. 1. (3) A daily vehicle permit expires at the posted hours of closing of the provincial park on the day for which it is issued.  O. Reg. 347/07, s. 23 (3). (4) No person shall park a motor vehicle in a provincial park unless the vehicle displays the permit required by subsection (1) in a manner that clearly shows the permit’s expiry date.  O. Reg. 347/07, s. 23 (4). (5) No person who takes a motor vehicle, all-terrain vehicle, bus, boat or aircraft into a provincial park under the authority of a daily vehicle permit, an annual vehicle permit, an annual bus permit, a summer vehicle permit or a winter vehicle permit shall permit it to remain in the park after the posted closing time for the park on the day it is taken in.  O. Reg. 347/07, s. 23 (5). (6) An unexpired permit issued to authorize the entry of a motor vehicle into the parks administered under the St. Lawrence Parks Commission Act is deemed to be a valid daily vehicle permit for that vehicle for the purposes of this section.  O. Reg. 347/07, s. 23 (6).
Assignment and copying of permit prohibited
 24. No person shall assign, duplicate or copy a provincial park permit.  O. Reg. 347/07, s. 24.
Operation and parking of vehicle
 25. (1) No person shall operate a vehicle in a provincial park except on a roadway or other place designated for that purpose.  O. Reg. 347/07, s. 25 (1). (2) No person shall park a vehicle in a provincial park in an area where parking is prohibited or in a position or place that prevents or is likely to prevent free and convenient movement of other vehicles.  O. Reg. 347/07, s. 25 (2).
Traffic movement
 26. (1) An officer or any person employed in the Ministry at a provincial park may direct traffic in the park.  O. Reg. 347/07, s. 26 (1). (2) In case of fire, accident, traffic congestion or other emergency, the person may direct traffic into such channels as are necessary to prevent or relieve congestion or give the right of way.  O. Reg. 347/07, s. 26 (2). (3) Every person shall obey a direction given under this section.  O. Reg. 347/07, s. 26 (3).
Unattended vehicles or equipment
 27. No person shall leave unattended or permit to be left unattended in a provincial park a vehicle, all-terrain vehicle or boat, a camping unit, or an ice hut, ice shelter or similar equipment except on land occupied, (a) under a lease, licence of occupation, land use permit or agreement; (b) under the authority of a provincial park permit in an area operated for the purpose; or (c) with the written authorization of the superintendent, which may be granted if the superintendent is of the opinion that leaving it unattended will not cause harm to the environment or be a threat to public safety.  O. Reg. 347/07, s. 27. Recreational Equipment
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Recreational equipment in certain parks
 28. No person shall operate a motorized surfboard, watersled, jet ski, para-sail or similar recreational equipment in Algonquin Provincial Park.  O. Reg. 347/07, s. 28; O. Reg. 22/11, s. 11.
Waterskiing in Algonquin Park
 29. No person shall water ski or engage in other similar activities in Algonquin Provincial Park.  O. Reg. 347/07, s. 29.
Recreational equipment near swimming area, beach
 30. No person shall launch, operate or possess a boat, water ski, sailboard, surfboard or similar thing in any water in a provincial park that is designated as a swimming area or on any part of a beach adjacent to a designated swimming area.  O. Reg. 347/07, s. 30.
Power boats
 31. (1) No person shall operate a power boat in a provincial park.  O. Reg. 347/07, s. 31 (1). (2) Despite subsection (1), a person may operate a power boat, (a) in a provincial park named in Column 2 of Schedule 1 in waters named in Column 3 of that Schedule if the conditions set out in that Column are met; (b) in waters that are partially but not entirely included within the regulated boundary of a provincial park; (c) in a wilderness class park in accordance with Ontario Regulation 346/07 (Mechanized Travel in Wilderness Parks) made under the Act.  O. Reg. 347/07, s. 31 (2). (3) No person shall moor a power boat overnight in Kawartha Highlands Signature Site Park, unless the power boat is moored in the reasonable exercise of the right of navigation.  O. Reg. 22/11, s. 12.
House-boats
 32. (1) No person shall moor or dock a house-boat in waters within a provincial park without a valid provincial park permit, unless the house-boat is moored or docked in the reasonable exercise of the right of navigation.  O. Reg. 347/07, s. 32 (1). (2) No person shall operate a house-boat in Algonquin, Kesagami or Quetico Provincial Park.  O. Reg. 347/07, s. 32 (2).
Aircraft
 33. (1) No person shall land an aircraft in a provincial park.  O. Reg. 347/07, s. 33 (1). (2) Despite subsection (1), a person with a valid aircraft landing authorization issued by the superintendent may land an aircraft, (a) in a provincial park named in Column 2 of Schedule 2 in an area named in Column 3 of that Schedule if the conditions set out in that Column are met; and (b) in a wilderness class park in accordance with Ontario Regulation 346/07 (Mechanized Travel in Wilderness Class Parks) made under the Act.  O. Reg. 347/07, s. 33 (2). (3) Revoked:  O. Reg. 22/11, s. 13.
All-terrain vehicles
 34. No person shall operate an all-terrain vehicle in a provincial park except in an area operated by the superintendent for that purpose or in another area pursuant to a written authorization of the superintendent, which may be granted if the superintendent is of the opinion that operating the vehicle will not cause harm to the environment, impede the maintenance of ecological integrity or be a threat to public safety.  O. Reg. 347/07, s. 34.
Firearms
 35. No person shall use or display a firearm in a provincial park other than,  (a) a peace officer in the lawful execution of his or her duties; (b) an employee in the Ministry or an agent of the Ministry for the purpose of wildlife management and control; (c) a person lawfully hunting under the authority of subsection 9 (3) of the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, 1997; (d) a person authorized by the superintendent to use or display a firearm in a provincial park.  O. Reg. 347/07, s. 35. Occupation of Land
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Required lease, licence of occupation, etc.
 36. No person shall occupy land in a provincial park except under a lease, licence of occupation, land use permit or agreement, or any extension or renewal thereof, or pursuant to a right conferred by a grant of easement. O. Reg. 75/19, s. 2.
Non-commercial residential occupation in certain parks
 37. (1) No person shall occupy land for non-commercial residential purposes in Algonquin Provincial Park or Rondeau Provincial Park except under a lease or licence of occupation that expires on or before December 31, 2038. O. Reg. 75/19, s. 3. (2) A person who occupies land in Algonquin Provincial Park or Rondeau Provincial Park under a lease or licence of occupation, in accordance with subsection (1), shall comply with the terms and conditions of the lease or licence of occupation. O. Reg. 75/19, s. 2.