10.2 (1) If a person designated under section 10.1 believes that a person has contravened a prescribed provision of this Act or the regulations, the designate may, in accordance with the regulations, issue a notice of contravention to the person setting out his or her belief and requiring the person to pay the administrative penalty prescribed for the contravention in question.  2010, c. 12, s. 10. Purpose of administrative penalty (2) The following are the purposes for which a person may be required to pay an administrative penalty under this section: 1. To encourage compliance with this Act and the regulations. 2. To encourage compliance with an order made under section 10.9. 3. To prevent a person from deriving, directly or indirectly, any economic benefit as a result of a contravention of this Act or the regulations.  2010, c. 12, s. 10. Amount of administrative penalty (3) The amount of an administrative penalty prescribed for a contravention shall reflect the purposes referred to in subsection (2).  2010, c. 12, s. 10. One-year limitation (4) A notice of contravention shall not be issued under this section more than one year after the contravention first came to the knowledge of the designate.  2010, c. 12, s. 10. Content of notice of contravention (5) The notice of contravention shall, (a) contain or be accompanied by information setting out the nature of the contravention; (b) set out the amount of the penalty to be paid and specify the time and manner of the payment; and (c) inform the person of his or her right to request a review of the notice by the Minister or his or her designate.  2010, c. 12, s. 10. Right to review (6) A person who receives a notice of contravention may require the Minister to review the notice of contravention by applying to the Minister for a review in a form approved by the Minister, (a) within 15 days after receipt of the notice of contravention; or (b) if the Minister considers it appropriate in the circumstances to extend the time for applying, within the period specified by the Minister.  2010, c. 12, s. 10. If no review requested (7) If a person who has received a notice of contravention does not apply for a review under subsection (6), the person shall pay the penalty within 30 days after the day the notice of contravention was served.  2010, c. 12, s. 10. If review requested (8) If a person who has received a notice of contravention applies for a review under subsection (6), the Minister shall conduct the review in accordance with the regulations.  2010, c. 12, s. 10. Minister’s decision (9) Upon a review, the Minister may, (a) find that the person did not contravene the provision of this Act or the regulations specified in the notice of contravention and rescind the notice; (b) find that the person did contravene the provision of this Act or the regulations specified in the notice of contravention and affirm the notice; or (c) find that the person did contravene the provision but that the prescribed penalty is excessive in the circumstances and amend the notice by reducing the amount of the penalty.  2010, c. 12, s. 10. Decision final (10) A decision by the Minister is final.  2010, c. 12, s. 10. Payment after review (11) If the Minister finds that a person has contravened the provision of this Act or the regulations specified in the notice of contravention, the person shall pay the penalty required by the Minister within 30 days after the day of the Minister’s decision.  2010, c. 12, s. 10. Payment to Minister of Finance (12) A person who is required to pay a penalty under this section shall pay the penalty to the Minister of Finance.  2010, c. 12, s. 10. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2010, c. 12, s. 10 - 08/06/2010