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2 (1) The Minister may appoint inspectors for the purpose of this Act and the regulations.  1996, c. 30, s. 58. Certificate of appointment and identification (2) The Minister shall issue to every inspector a certificate of his or her appointment and identification.  R.S.O. 1990, c. P.12, s. 2 (2). Validity of certificate (3) A certificate purporting to bear the signature of the Minister shall be deemed to have been signed by the Minister.  R.S.O. 1990, c. P.12, s. 2 (3). Production of certificate (4) Every inspector, in the execution of any of his or her duties under this Act and the regulations, shall produce his or her certificate of appointment upon request.  R.S.O. 1990, c. P.12, s. 2 (4). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1996, c. 30, s. 58 - 27/06/1997
3 (1) An inspector may, for the purpose of carrying out his or her duties under this Act and the regulations, (a) subject to subsection (3), enter in or upon any premises at any time without a warrant for the purpose of determining whether this Act is being complied with and authorize any other person acting under the inspector’s direction to enter the premises, with or without the inspector, for the purpose of assisting the inspector; (b) take up or use at any time any work or part thereof; (c) require the production of any drawing or specification of a work or any part thereof or any licence, permit, record or report and may inspect, and make copies of, the same and may require information from any person concerning any matter related to a work or part thereof or the handling or use thereof; (c.1) require the operator of a work to make such examinations, tests or inquiries as may be necessary to ascertain whether this Act and the regulations are being complied with, and to report to the inspector on the examinations, tests and inquiries in such form as the inspector may specify; (d) be accompanied by any person at the request of the inspector who has special or expert knowledge of any matter in relation to a work or a part thereof or the handling or use thereof; (e) alone, or in conjunction with such other persons possessing special or expert knowledge, make such examinations, tests or inquiries as may be necessary to ascertain whether this Act and the regulations are being complied with and for such purpose take or remove any material or substance subject to the operator or user being notified thereof; (f) use or cause to be used any computer system for the purpose of examining information contained in or available to the computer system, and produce or cause to be produced a printout or other output from the computer system; (g) make copies of any documents inspected or produced during the inspection; (h) remove any documents or things for the purpose of making copies or of further inspection, but the copying or further inspection shall be carried out with reasonable dispatch and the documents or things shall be returned promptly to the person from whom they were taken.  R.S.O. 1990, c. P.12, s. 3 (1); 1996, c. 30, s. 59; 2006, c. 19, Sched. P, s. 4 (6); 2010, c. 16, Sched. 10, s. 3 (1). Search in exigent circumstances (2) If an inspector believes on reasonable grounds that there is in a building, other place or a vehicle any thing that will afford evidence of an offence under this Act but that the time required to obtain a search warrant would lead to the loss, removal or destruction of the evidence, the inspector may, without a search warrant, enter and search the building, other place or vehicle.  2010, c. 16, Sched. 10, s. 3 (2). Dwellings (3) Clause (1) (a) and subsection (2) do not apply to a building or part of a building that is used as a dwelling.  2010, c. 16, Sched. 10, s. 3 (2). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1996, c. 30, s. 59 - 27/06/1997 2006, c. 19, Sched. P, s. 4 (6) - 22/06/2006 2010, c. 16, Sched. 10, s. 3 (1, 2) - 25/10/2010
3.1 (1) An inspector may obtain a search warrant under Part VIII of the Provincial Offences Act in respect of an offence under this Act.  2010, c. 16, Sched. 10, s. 3 (3). Access to premises (2) When executing the warrant, an inspector may pass through or over any land, other than the area surrounding a dwelling, without being liable to trespass or any other action in relation to the land, in order to gain access to the building, other place or vehicle that are subject to inspection under this section, if, (a) it is necessary to do so in order to gain the access or to gain the access in a timely manner; and (b) it is impractical to use any other means to gain the access.  2010, c. 16, Sched. 10, s. 3 (3). Use of force (3) The inspector named in a warrant mentioned in this section may use as much force as is reasonably necessary to execute the warrant.  2010, c. 16, Sched. 10, s. 3 (3). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2010, c. 16, Sched. 10, s. 3 (3) - 25/10/2010
3.2 (1) For the purpose of this Act or the regulations, an inspector may stop a vehicle, boat or aircraft if the inspector has reasonable grounds to believe that stopping the vehicle, boat or aircraft, would assist in determining whether there is compliance with this Act and the regulations.  2010, c. 16, Sched. 10, s. 3 (3). Duty to stop (2) On the inspector’s signal to stop, the operator of the vehicle, boat or aircraft shall immediately stop and produce for inspection any document or other thing requested by the inspector.  2010, c. 16, Sched. 10, s. 3 (3). Stop signals (3) For the purpose of subsection (2), signals to stop include, (a) intermittent flashes of red light, in the case of a vehicle; (b) intermittent flashes of blue light in the case of a boat; and (c) a hand signal to stop, in the case of a vehicle or boat.  2010, c. 16, Sched. 10, s. 3 (3). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2010, c. 16, Sched. 10, s. 3 (3) - 25/10/2010
3.3 (1) An inspector who is lawfully in a building or other place may, without a warrant, seize any thing the inspector believes on reasonable grounds, (a) has been used in the commission of an offence under this Act; or (b) will afford evidence of the commission of an offence under this Act.  2010, c. 16, Sched. 10, s. 3 (3). Presence pursuant to warrant (2) If the inspector is in the building or other place pursuant to a warrant, subsection (1) applies to the thing, whether or not it is specified in the warrant.  2010, c. 16, Sched. 10, s. 3 (3). Safekeeping (3) An inspector shall deliver any thing that the inspector seizes to a person authorized by the Minister for safekeeping, unless the thing is required to be carried before a justice as defined in the Provincial Offences Act by a search warrant issued under Part VIII of that Act.  2010, c. 16, Sched. 10, s. 3 (3). Return of seized things (4) A thing seized and not forfeited under this section shall be returned to the person from whom it was seized if, (a) a charge is not laid at the conclusion of the investigation; or (b) a charge is laid but, when the prosecution is finally disposed of, the defendant is acquitted or the charge is dismissed or withdrawn.  2010, c. 16, Sched. 10, s. 3 (3). (5) Repealed: 2023, c. 9, Sched. 23, s. 2. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2010, c. 16, Sched. 10, s. 3 (3) - 25/10/2010 2023, c. 9, Sched. 23, s. 2 - 08/06/2023
3.4 (1) An inspector may arrest without warrant a person the inspector believes on reasonable grounds is committing, has committed or is preparing to commit an offence under this Act.  2010, c. 16, Sched. 10, s. 3 (3). Use of force (2) An inspector may use as much force as is reasonably necessary to make an arrest under this section.  2010, c. 16, Sched. 10, s. 3 (3). Release (3) An inspector who arrests a person under this section shall, as soon as practicable, release the person from custody, unless the inspector has reasonable grounds to believe that, (a) it is necessary in the public interest for the person arrested to be detained, having regard to all the circumstances, including the need to, (i) establish the identity of the person, (ii) secure or preserve evidence of or relating to the offence, or (iii) prevent the continuation or repetition of the offence or the commission of another offence; or (b) the person arrested, if released, will not respond to the summons or offence notice or will not appear in court.  2010, c. 16, Sched. 10, s. 3 (3). Appearance before justice (4) Section 150 of the Provincial Offences Act applies if the person arrested is not released.  2010, c. 16, Sched. 10, s. 3 (3). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2010, c. 16, Sched. 10, s. 3 (3) - 25/10/2010
4 (1) No person shall hinder, obstruct, molest or interfere with or attempt to hinder, obstruct, molest or interfere with an inspector in the exercise of a power or the performance of a duty under this Act and the regulations.  R.S.O. 1990, c. P.12, s. 4 (1). Assistance of inspector (2) Every person shall furnish all necessary means in his or her power to facilitate any entry, inspection, examination or inquiry by an inspector in the exercise of his or her powers and duties under this Act and the regulations.  R.S.O. 1990, c. P.12, s. 4 (2). Refusal to produce records or make examinations (3) No person shall neglect or refuse to, (a) produce a licence, permit, drawing, specification, record or report as required by an inspector under clause 3 (1) (c); or (b) make an examination, test or inquiry, or report on an examination, test or inquiry, as required by an inspector under clause 3 (1) (c.1).  1996, c. 30, s. 60. False information (4) No person shall furnish an inspector with false information or neglect or refuse to furnish information required by an inspector in the exercise of his or her duties under this Act and the regulations.  R.S.O. 1990, c. P.12, s. 4 (4). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1996, c. 30, s. 60 - 27/06/1997
5 (1) An inspector shall not publish, disclose or communicate to any person any information, record, report or statement acquired, furnished, obtained, made or received under the powers conferred under this Act and the regulations except, (a) for the purposes of carrying out his or her duties under this Act and the regulations; or (b) as authorized under the Regulatory Modernization Act, 2007.  2007, c. 4, s. 38. Compellability in civil suit (2) An inspector is not a compellable witness in a civil suit or proceeding respecting any information, record, report, statement, or test acquired, furnished, obtained, made or received under the powers conferred under this Act and the regulations.  R.S.O. 1990, c. P.12, s. 5 (2). Exception (3) The Minister may disclose or publish information, material, statements or result of a test acquired, furnished, obtained or made under the powers conferred under this Act and the regulations.  R.S.O. 1990, c. P.12, s. 5 (3). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2007, c. 4, s. 38 - 17/01/2008 6 Repealed: 2017, c. 8, Sched. 23, s. 2. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2017, c. 8, Sched. 23, s. 2 - 17/05/2017
7 (1) Where an inspector finds that any provision of this Act or the regulations is being contravened, the inspector may give to the person whom he or she believes to be the contravener, his or her supervisor or foreman or any of them an order in writing directing compliance with such provision and may require the order to be carried out forthwith or within such time as the inspector specifies.  R.S.O. 1990, c. P.12, s. 7 (1). Idem (2) Where an inspector gives an order under this section, the order shall contain sufficient information to specify the nature of the contravention.  R.S.O. 1990, c. P.12, s. 7 (2). Direction that work not to be used (3) An inspector who gives an order under this section with respect to a work may include in the order a direction that the work shall not be used until the order is complied with. 2023, c. 9, Sched. 23, s. 3. (4), (5) Repealed:  2023, c. 9, Sched. 23, s. 3. (6)-(8) Repealed:  1996, c. 30, s. 61. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1996, c. 30, s. 61 - 27/06/1997; 1999, c. 12, Sched. N, s. 5 (3) - 22/12/1999 2023, c. 9, Sched. 23, s. 3 - 08/06/2023
7.0.1 An inspector may, in writing, order the operator of a well to plug the well or decommission a facility within such time as the inspector considers appropriate if, (a) the inspector is of the opinion that the well or facility represents a hazard to the public or to the environment; or (b) any activity relating to the well or facility has been suspended.  2006, c. 19, Sched. P, s. 4 (7); 2023, c. 9, Sched. 23, s. 4. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1996, c. 30, s. 62 - 27/06/1997 2006, c. 19, Sched. P, s. 4 (7) - 22/06/2006 2023, c. 9, Sched. 23, s. 4 - 08/06/2023
7.0.1.1 If an inspector has reasonable grounds to believe that a work is about to become a hazard to the public or to the environment, the inspector may, in writing, order an operator of the work, the supervisor or foreperson of an operator, or any of them, to do any of the following with respect to the work: 1. To assess the potential hazard or to decrease or eliminate the likelihood of the hazard occurring and to make a written report to the inspector on the actions taken. 2. To develop a plan or procedure to assess the potential hazard or to decrease or eliminate the likelihood of the hazard occurring, to implement the plan or procedure and to provide to the inspector a copy of the plan or procedure and a written report on the actions taken to implement the plan or procedure. 3. To ensure the appropriate equipment, material and personnel are available to assess the potential hazard or to decrease or eliminate the likelihood of the hazard occurring and to make a written report to the inspector on the actions taken. 4. To test or to monitor and record the potential presence of the hazard and to report the findings, in writing, to the inspector. 5. To ensure that the work is not used until the order is complied with. 6. To take any other prescribed action. 2023, c. 9, Sched. 23, s. 5. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2023, c. 9, Sched. 23, s. 5 - 08/06/2023
7.0.1.2 (1) An inspector may affix a tag to a work if the inspector makes any of the following orders with respect to the work: 1. An order under section 7 that includes a direction under subsection 7 (3). 2. An order under section 7.0.1. 3. An order under paragraph 5 of section 7.0.1.1. 2023, c. 9, Sched. 23, s. 5. Notification of affixing tags (2) An inspector who affixes a tag to a work in accordance with subsection (1) shall notify, in writing, an operator of the work or a person who appears to be in charge of the work of the affixing of the tag. 2023, c. 9, Sched. 23, s. 5. Use of tagged work (3) If a tag is affixed to a work, no person shall, (a) use the work; or (b) knowingly remove oil or gas from, or supply oil or gas to, the work. 2023, c. 9, Sched. 23, s. 5. No removal of tag (4) No person, other than an inspector, shall remove a tag affixed to a work. 2023, c. 9, Sched. 23, s. 5. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2023, c. 9, Sched. 23, s. 5 - 08/06/2023
7.1 (1) The Minister may, by order, (a) establish a spacing unit by designating a surface area and the subsurface beneath the surface area as a spacing unit; (b) amend or revoke a designation of a spacing unit; and (c) specify where wells may be located within a spacing unit.  1994, c. 27, s. 131 (2). Not regulation (2) An order under subsection (1) is not a regulation within the meaning of Part III (Regulations) of the Legislation Act, 2006.  1994, c. 27, s. 131 (2); 2006, c. 21, Sched. F, s. 136 (1). (3) Repealed:  2006, c. 19, Sched. P, s. 4 (8). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1994, c. 27, s. 131 (2) - 09/12/1994 2006, c. 19, Sched. P, s. 4 (8) - 22/06/2006; 2006, c. 21, Sched. F, s. 136 (1) - 25/07/2007
8 (1) The Tribunal may order that, (a) the oil or gas interests within a spacing unit be joined for the purpose of drilling or operating an oil or gas well; (b) management of the drilling or operation be carried out by the person, persons or class of persons named or described in the order; and (c) the costs and benefits of the drilling or operation within the spacing unit be apportioned in the manner specified in the order.  2002, c. 18, Sched. L, s. 6 (2); 2017, c. 8, Sched. 17, s. 9 (4). Joining of interests, unitization order (2) The Tribunal may order that, (a) the oil or gas interests within a unit area containing a pool, part of a pool, an oil or gas field or part of an oil or gas field be joined for the purpose of drilling or operating oil or gas wells; (b) management of the drilling or operation be carried out by the person, persons or class of persons named or described in the order; and (c) the costs and benefits of the drilling or operation within the unit area be apportioned in the manner specified in the order.  2002, c. 18, Sched. L, s. 6 (2); 2017, c. 8, Sched. 17, s. 9 (4). Unitization order prevails (3) An order made by the Tribunal under subsection (2) for the joining of the oil or gas interests within a unit area prevails over any requirement or condition in a regulation or licence that oil or gas interests within a spacing unit that is included in the unit area be joined.  2002, c. 18, Sched. L, s. 6 (2); 2017, c. 8, Sched. 17, s. 9 (4). No authority re spacing units (4) The Tribunal has no authority, in an order under subsection (1) or (2), to amend or revoke a spacing unit that has been established by an order of the Minister, by a regulation, or by a condition of a licence.  2002, c. 18, Sched. L, s. 6 (2); 2017, c. 8, Sched. 17, s. 9 (4). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2002, c. 18, Sched. L, s. 6 (2) - 26/11/2002 2017, c. 8, Sched. 17, s. 9 (4) - 01/04/2018 9 Repealed:  1996, c. 30, s. 63. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1996, c. 30, s. 63 - 27/06/1997
10 (1) No person shall drill, operate, deepen, alter or enter a well, or engage in any other activity on or in a well, except in accordance with a licence.  1996, c. 30, s. 64. Exception (1.1) Despite subsection (1), in the prescribed circumstances, a person who meets any prescribed qualifications, may drill, operate, deepen, alter or enter a well or engage in any other activity on or in a well without a licence if the person does so in accordance with such terms, conditions, restrictions and requirements as may be prescribed. 2019, c. 14, Sched. 15, s. 47 (1). Compliance (1.2) A person who is authorized to engage in activities in connection with a well without a licence under subsection (1.1) shall comply with any applicable requirements under the Act and the regulations and any prescribed terms, conditions, restrictions and requirements and shall do so until such time as another person is authorized to operate the well, or the well and all associated works are plugged, abandoned or decommissioned in accordance with the Act and the regulations. 2019, c. 14, Sched. 15, s. 47 (1). No purchase without licence or authorization (2) No person shall purchase or accept delivery of oil or gas produced from a well unless the well is subject to a licence or activities in connection with the well are authorized under subsection (1.1). 2019, c. 14, Sched. 15, s. 47 (2). Note: A valid permit to bore, drill or deepen a well granted under the Petroleum Resources Act
before June 27, 1997 is deemed to be a licence relating to the well granted under the Oil, Gas and Salt Resources Act. A valid permit relating to a well and issued under section 154 of the Mining Act before June 27, 1997 is deemed to be a licence relating to the well granted under the Oil, Gas and Salt Resources Act.  See:  1996, c. 30, ss. 74 (1), 75 (1). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1996, c. 30, s. 64 - 27/06/1997 2019, c. 14, Sched. 15, s. 47 (1, 2) - 10/12/2019
10.1 (1) No person shall transfer a licence relating to a well or a permit issued under this Act without the written consent of the Minister.  2006, c. 19, Sched. P, s. 4 (9). Appeal to Tribunal (2) A person who considers himself, herself or itself aggrieved by the Minister’s refusal of consent to a transfer under subsection (1) may appeal it to the Tribunal.  1996, c. 30, s. 64; 2017, c. 8, Sched. 17, s. 9 (5). Notice of appeal (2.1) An appeal under subsection (2) shall be commenced by a notice of appeal, setting out the grounds for the appeal, which is to be filed with the Tribunal and submitted to the Minister within 30 days after the Minister’s refusal. 2019, c. 14, Sched. 15, s. 48. Hearing (3) The Tribunal shall hold a hearing into the matter and report to the Minister on it.  1996, c. 30, s. 64; 2017, c. 8, Sched. 17, s. 9 (5). Minister entitled to be heard (3.1) The Minister is entitled to be heard at a hearing held under subsection (3). 2019, c. 14, Sched. 15, s. 48. Plugging by previous licensee (4) If, at any time after a licence relating to a well is transferred, an order to plug the well or decommission a facility is made under section 7.0.1 but is not complied with, an inspector may require a previous licensee to plug the well or decommission the facility at the previous licensee’s expense.  2006, c. 19, Sched. P, s. 4 (10). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1996, c. 30, s. 64 - 27/06/1997 2006, c. 19, Sched. P, s. 4 (9, 10) - 22/06/2006 2017, c. 8, Sched. 17, s. 9 (5) - 01/04/2018 2019, c. 14, Sched. 15, s. 48 - 10/12/2019
10.2 (1) No person shall erect, locate or construct a building or structure of a type prescribed by the regulations within 75 metres of a well or facility unless the well or facility has been decommissioned in accordance with this Act and the regulations.  2006, c. 33, Sched. W, s. 1. Unlicensed wells and facilities (2) Subsection (1) does not apply if, (a) the well or facility is not licensed or activities in connection with the well are not authorized under subsection 10 (1.1); and (b) the well or facility is not located on the same property as the building or structure.  2006, c. 33, Sched. W, s. 1; 2019, c. 14, Sched. 15, s. 49. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2006, c. 19, Sched. P, s. 4 (11) - 22/06/2006; 2006, c. 33, Sched. W, s. 1 - 20/12/2006 2019, c. 14, Sched. 15, s. 49 - 10/12/2019
12 Every operator shall take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances to ensure that the operator’s employees and agents comply with this Act and the regulations.  R.S.O. 1990, c. P.12, s. 12.
13.1 (1) In making a decision with respect to a person under section 10.1 or 13, the Minister may consider whether the person has been convicted of an offence under this Act or has failed to comply with this Act or the regulations or any orders made under this Act. 2023, c. 9, Sched. 23, s. 9 (1). Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, subsection 13.1 (1) of the Act is amended by striking out “section 10.1 or 13” and substituting “section 10.1, 11.1 or 13”. (See: 2023, c. 9, Sched. 23, s. 9 (2)) Same, corporations (2) If the person is a corporation, the Minister may also consider whether any of the officers and directors of the corporation have been convicted of an offence under this Act or have failed to comply with this Act or the regulations or any orders made under this Act. 2023, c. 9, Sched. 23, s. 9 (1). Same, individuals (3) If the person is an individual, the Minister may also consider whether the individual was a director or officer of a corporation at the time the corporation was convicted of an offence under this Act or failed to comply with this Act or the regulations or any orders made under this Act. 2023, c. 9, Sched. 23, s. 9 (1). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2023, c. 9, Sched. 23, s. 9 (1) - 08/06/2023; 2023, c. 9, Sched. 23, s. 9 (2) - not in force
14 (1) If an act or failure to act by the holder of a licence or permit is an offence under section 19, the Minister may suspend or cancel the licence or permit, but before doing so the Minister may, and if requested by the holder shall, (a) refer the matter to the Tribunal, in which case the Tribunal shall hold a hearing before reporting to the Minister; or (b) if the Minister is of the opinion that the matter may affect operations within an area designated as a gas storage area under the
Ontario Energy Board Act, 1998, refer the matter to the Board, in which case the Board may hold a hearing, but is not required to do so, before reporting to the Minister. 2023, c. 9, Sched. 23, s. 10 (1). Notice of proposal (2) If the Minister proposes to suspend or cancel a licence or permit under subsection (1), the Minister shall provide to the holder of the licence or permit a written notice of the proposal and shall inform the holder that a request for a referral can be made in accordance with subsection (3). 2023, c. 9, Sched. 23, s. 10 (1). Request for referral (3) A person who receives a notice under subsection (2) may, within 30 days after receiving the notice, submit a written request to the Minister for the matter to be referred to the Tribunal and the Minister shall, upon receiving such a request, refer the matter to the Tribunal or to the Board in accordance with subsection (1). 2019, c. 14, Sched. 15, s. 52. When Minister can carry out proposal (4) The Minister may carry out the proposal under subsection (2), (a) before the 30 days to request a referral under subsection (3) have elapsed, if the holder of the licence or permit waives the right to request a referral in writing; or (b) if no request for a referral is made within 30 days in accordance with subsection (3). 2019, c. 14, Sched. 15, s. 52; 2023, c. 9, Sched. 23, s. 10 (2). When notice of proposal not required (5) The Minister is not required to give a notice of proposal under subsection (2), (a) if it is the Minister who decides to refer the matter to the Tribunal or to the Board under subsection (1); or (b) after the Minister receives a report on the matter from the Tribunal or the Board, as the case may be. 2019, c. 14, Sched. 15, s. 52. Minister entitled to be heard (6) The Minister is entitled to be heard at a hearing held under subsection (1). 2019, c. 14, Sched. 15, s. 52. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2001, c. 9, Sched. K, s. 4 (3) - 29/06/2001 2017, c. 8, Sched. 17, s. 9 (7) - 01/04/2018 2019, c. 14, Sched. 15, s. 52 - 10/12/2019 2023, c. 9, Sched. 23, s. 10 (1, 2) - 08/06/2023
15 If the Tribunal or Board submits a report to the Minister pursuant to section 13 or 14, the Tribunal or Board shall send a copy of the report to each of the parties within 10 days after the report is submitted to the Minister.  2001, c. 9, Sched. K, s. 4 (3); 2017, c. 8, Sched. 17, s. 9 (8). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2001, c. 9, Sched. K, s. 4 (3) - 29/06/2001 2017, c. 8, Sched. 17, s. 9 (8) - 01/04/2018
16 (1) The Minister shall establish in writing a trust to be known in English as the Oil, Gas and Salt Resources Trust and in French as Fonds des ressources en pétrole, en gaz et en sel.  1996, c. 30, s. 67. Terms of Trust (2) The Trust shall provide for the following matters, on such terms and conditions as may be specified by the Minister: 1. The funding of information management relating to oil, gas and salt resources. 2. The funding of research, surveys and laboratory facilities and operations relating to, i. oil or gas exploration, drilling or production, ii. the storage of oil, gas and other hydrocarbons in geological formations, iii. the disposal of oil field fluid in geological formations, and iv. solution mining. 3. Such other matters as may be specified by the Minister.  1996, c. 30, s. 67. Trustee (3) The Minister shall appoint a person who is not employed by the Crown as trustee of the Trust, and may provide for the trustee’s remuneration from the funds of the Trust.  1996, c. 30, s. 67. Payments to Trust (4) The holder of a licence or permit and any person whose activities in connection with a well are authorized under subsection 10 (1.1) shall pay the prescribed amounts to the Trust within the prescribed times.  1996, c. 30, s. 67; 2019, c. 14, Sched. 15, s. 53. Not part of C.R.F. (5) Money received or held by the Trust does not form part of the Consolidated Revenue Fund.  1996, c. 30, s. 67. Annual report (6) The Trust shall report annually to the Minister on the financial affairs of the Trust and after submitting the report to the Minister, the Trust shall make the report available to the public on a website operated by the Trust. 2019, c. 14, Sched. 15, s. 54. (7) Repealed: 2019, c. 14, Sched. 15, s. 54. Other reports (8) The Trust shall provide the Minister with such other reports and information as he or she may request.  1996, c. 30, s. 67. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1996, c. 30, s. 67 - 27/06/1997 2019, c. 14, Sched. 15, s. 53, 54 - 10/12/2019
17.1 (1) The Minister may establish and charge a fee for applications under this Act.  1996, c. 30, s. 69. Forms (2) The Minister may approve forms for the purposes of this Act and provide for their use.  1996, c. 30, s. 69. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1996, c. 30, s. 69 - 27/06/1997
17.1.1 (1) Any document that is required or permitted to be issued, given, submitted or otherwise provided by this Act or by a regulation, and that is sent by regular or registered mail, courier, fax or email, shall be deemed to have been received by the intended recipient in accordance with the following rules: 1. If the document is sent by the Minister or Ministry by regular or registered mail or by courier to the recipient’s most recent address shown on the Ministry’s records, the document shall be deemed to have been received, i. on the fifth day after the day the document is mailed or received by the courier if no person has signed for the document before that day, or ii. if a person signs for the document before the day referred to in subparagraph i, on the day of the signature. 2. If the document is sent by the Minister or Ministry by fax or by email to the recipient’s most recent fax number or email address shown on the Ministry’s records, the document shall be deemed to have been received on the day after the day the document is sent by fax or email. 3. If the document is sent to the Minister or Ministry by regular or registered mail or by courier, the document shall be deemed to have been received, i. on the fifth day after the day the document is mailed or received by the courier if no person has signed for the document on behalf of the Ministry before that day, or ii. if a person signs for the document on behalf of the Ministry before the day referred to in subparagraph i, on the day of the signature. 4. If the document is sent to the Minister or Ministry by fax or by email, the document shall be deemed to have been received on the day the document is sent by fax or email. 2019, c. 7, Sched. 43, s. 2. Failure to receive document (2) Subsection (1) does not apply if the intended recipient of the document establishes that he or she did not, acting in good faith and for good cause beyond the person’s control, receive the document or receive it until after the deemed date of receipt. 2019, c. 7, Sched. 43, s. 2. Exception by regulation (3) Subsection (1) does not apply with respect to the deemed receipt of a document if a regulation prescribes an alternate rule relating to its deemed receipt. 2019, c. 7, Sched. 43, s. 2. Definition (4) In this section, “document” includes an order made by an inspector under section 7, 7.0.1 or 7.0.1.1. 2023, c. 9, Sched. 23, s. 12. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2019, c. 7, Sched. 43, s. 2 - 29/05/2019 2023, c. 9, Sched. 23, s. 12 - 08/06/2023
17.2 (1) No action or civil proceeding shall be instituted against an employee or agent of the Crown, or any person designated under subsection 7.0.2 (2), for any act done in good faith in the execution or intended execution of a power or duty under this Act or for any alleged neglect or default in the execution in good faith of such a power or duty. 2017, c. 8, Sched. 23, s. 6. Crown remains liable (2) Despite subsection 8 (3) of the Crown Liability and Proceedings Act, 2019, subsection (1) does not relieve the Crown of liability in respect of a tort committed by a person mentioned in subsection (1) to which it would otherwise be subject. 2017, c. 8, Sched. 23, s. 6; 2019, c. 7, Sched. 17, s. 129. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2017, c. 8, Sched. 23, s. 6 - 17/05/2017 2019, c. 7, Sched. 17, s. 129 - 01/07/2019
18 (1) In the event of conflict between this Act and any other general or special Act, this Act, subject only to the Ontario Energy Board Act, 1998, prevails.  R.S.O. 1990, c. P.12, s. 18 (1); 1998, c. 15, Sched. E, s. 24 (4). Idem, with by-laws (2) This Act and the regulations prevail over any municipal by-law.  R.S.O. 1990, c. P.12, s. 18 (2). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1998, c. 15, Sched. E, s. 24 (4) - 07/11/1998