Interpretation
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(1) In this Regulation, “all-terrain vehicle” means a self-propelled vehicle designed to be driven exclusively on ice, land or water or exclusively or primarily on snow, an off-road vehicle as defined in the Off-Road Vehicles Act, or any similar vehicle, but does not include an automobile; (“véhicule tout-terrain”) “artifact” means any object, material or substance that is made, modified, used, deposited or affected by human action and is of cultural heritage value or interest; (“artefact”) “audio device” means a radio, stereo, CD player, mp3 player, television or other similar electronic device capable of emitting sounds, but does not include a two-way radio, weather radio or a device that can only be heard by using earphones; (“appareil audio”) “boat” means a watercraft or other artificial contrivance used or capable of being used as a means of transportation on water, but does not include an all-terrain vehicle designed to be used on water; (“bateau”) “bus” means a bus as defined in subsection 1 (1) of the Highway Traffic Act; (“autobus”) “campground camp-site” means a parcel of land operated by the superintendent for campground camping that is designated by a camp-site number, posts or other suitable means and is directly accessible by road; (“emplacement de camping sur un terrain de camping”) “camping party” means a person or group of persons authorized to occupy a camp-site in a provincial park under one camp-site and vehicle permit; (“groupe de campeurs”) “camping unit” means equipment used for the purpose of outdoor accommodation and includes a tent, trailer, tent trailer, recreational vehicle, camper-back and any watercraft equipped for overnight accommodation; (“unité de camping”) “camp-site” means a campground camp-site, interior camp-site, group camp-site or unserviced camp-site and includes a site designated for overnight boat docking or mooring; (“emplacement de camping”) “disabled person” means a resident of Ontario who is the holder of an accessible parking permit issued under Regulation 581 of the Revised Regulations of Ontario, 1990 (Accessible Parking for Persons with Disabilities) made under the Highway Traffic Act or a national identity card issued by the Canadian National Institute for the Blind; (“personne handicapée”) “domestic animal” means a horse, a dog or any other animal that is kept under human control either by habit or training and lives in association with human beings; (“animal domestique”) “group camp-site” means a parcel of land operated by the superintendent for group camping purposes that is designated by posts, signs or other suitable means; (“emplacement de camping de groupe”) “house-boat” means a boat designed, fitted or used as a dwelling, whether temporary or permanent; (“caravane flottante”) “interior camping zone” means an area designated by the superintendent for interior camping; (“zone de camping sauvage”) “interior camp-site” means a parcel of land operated by the superintendent for interior camping, as indicated on a current park map and designated by signs or other suitable means, that is not directly accessible by road; (“emplacement de camping sauvage”) “motor vehicle” means a motor vehicle as defined in the Highway Traffic Act; (“véhicule automobile”) “non-operating park” means a park designated by the Minister that the public makes considerable use of, in which facilities and services are minimal or not provided and for the use of which fees are not normally charged; (“parc non opérationnel”) “non-resident” means an individual who is not a resident of Canada; (“non-résident”) “power boat” means a boat that is propelled by electric, gasoline, fuel oil or steam motive power; (“bateau à moteur”) “provincial park permit” means a camp-site and vehicle permit, interior camp-site permit, additional vehicle permit, daily vehicle permit, senior citizen daily vehicle permit, disabled person daily vehicle permit, daily bus permit, summer vehicle permit, winter vehicle permit, annual vehicle permit, annual bus permit, cross-country ski permit, short term entry permit, courtesy pass or any other similar permit issued by the Minister; (“permis lié à un parc provincial”) “resident of Canada” means, (a) a Canadian citizen as defined in the Citizenship Act (Canada), or (b) a person who has actually resided in Canada for a period of at least seven months during the twelve months immediately preceding the time that the person’s residence becomes material under this Regulation; (“résident du Canada”) “resident of Ontario” means a person who has actually resided in Ontario for a period of at least seven months during the twelve months immediately preceding the time that the person’s residence becomes material under this Regulation; (“résident de l’Ontario”) “roadway” means a roadway as defined in the Highway Traffic Act; (“chaussée”) “self-propelled camping unit” means a motor vehicle designed, equipped and used for overnight sleeping accommodation and that includes built-in facilities for sleeping, cooking and refrigeration; (“unité de camping automotrice”) “senior citizen” means a resident of Ontario who is at least 65 years old; (“personne âgée”) “shelter equipment” means any equipment designed for overnight sleeping accommodation and includes a tent, tent trailer, travel trailer, self-propelled camping unit or other similar equipment; (“équipement d’hébergement”) “special group” means a group of persons, accompanied by their supervisors, that is composed of residents of Canada who are, (a) patients in Ontario hospitals, (b) patients in Ontario institutions for the mentally or physically disabled, or (c) residents in training centres, youth centres, training schools or correctional facilities administered by the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services; (“groupe spécial”) “spouse” means, (a) a spouse as defined in section 1 of the Family Law Act, or (b) either of two persons who live together in a conjugal relationship outside marriage; (“conjoint”) “unserviced camp-site” means a camp-site located in a non-operating park; (“emplacement de camping sans service”) “vehicle” means a vehicle as defined in the Highway Traffic Act and includes an aircraft; (“véhicule”) “youth group” means a group of persons, accompanied by their supervisors, that is composed primarily of residents of Canada who are at least five years of age but less than 18 and who are sponsored by a non-profit, religious, charitable or educational organization. (“groupe de jeunes”) O. Reg. 347/07, s. 1 (1); O. Reg. 165/10, s. 1; O. Reg. 22/11, s. 1 (1); O. Reg. 445/21, s. 1. (2) Subsections 8 (3), 10 (3), 14 (1) and (2), section 15, subsections 16 (1), 17 (1) and (5) and 22 (1) and sections 23 and 32 do not apply with respect to non-operating parks.  O. Reg. 22/11, s. 1 (2). Park Environment