18.1.1 (1) This section applies where the notice of impending conviction requires the notice of intention to appear to be filed in person at a place specified in the notice of impending conviction.  2009, c. 33, Sched. 4, s. 1 (25). Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, subsection 18.1.1 (1) of the Act is repealed and the following substituted: (See: 2020, c. 18, Sched. 18, s. 6 (1)) Alternative to s. 18.1 (1) This section applies if the notice of impending conviction allows for the defendant to make an appointment to discuss the notice of impending conviction and, if applicable, file the notice of intention to appear. 2020, c. 18, Sched. 18, s. 6 (1). Subss. 18.1 (1), (3) and (4) inapplicable (2) Subsections 18.1 (1), (3) and (4) do not apply in a municipality in which this section applies.  1994, c. 27, s. 52 (3). Subss. 17.1 (5), (6) and (7) applicable (2.1) Subsections 17.1 (5), (6) and (7) apply to a proceeding begun under this section.  1994, c. 27, s. 52 (3). Filing notice of intention to appear (3) A defendant who receives a notice of impending conviction may give notice of intention to appear in court for the purpose of entering a plea and having a trial of the matter by attending in person or by representative at the place specified in the notice of impending conviction at the time or times specified in the notice of impending conviction and filing a notice of intention to appear with a person designated by the regulations.  1993, c. 31, s. 1 (14); 2006, c. 21, Sched. C, s. 131 (3). Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, subsection 18.1.1 (3) of the Act is repealed and the following substituted: (See: 2020, c. 18, Sched. 18, s. 6 (1)) Filing (3) A defendant who receives a notice of impending conviction may give notice of intention to appear in court for the purpose of entering a plea and having a trial of the matter by filing a notice of intention to appear with a person designated by the regulations, (a)  in person at the time or times specified in the notice of impending conviction; (b)  by mail; or (c)  in any other manner specified in the notice of impending conviction. 2020, c. 18, Sched. 18, s. 6 (1). Exception (3.1) Despite subsection (3), the requirements of that subsection may be met without personal attendance by delivering the notice of intention to appear to the place specified in the notice of impending conviction by mail or in any other method permitted by the applicable municipality, if the notice of impending conviction was received, (a)  on or after the day subsection 6 (2) of Schedule 18 to the COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act, 2020 comes into force; or (b)  before the day subsection 6 (2) of Schedule 18 to the COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act, 2020 comes into force, unless, before that day, the defendant, (i)  delivered a notice of intention to appear under this section or section 17.1 or paid the fine, or (ii)  was convicted under subsection 18.2 (6). 2020, c. 18, Sched. 18, s. 6 (2). Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, subsection 18.1.1 (3.1) of the Act is repealed. (See: 2020, c. 18, Sched. 18, s. 6 (3)) Form of notice (4) The notice of intention to appear shall be in the form prescribed under section 20.  1993, c. 31, s. 1 (14). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1993, c. 31, s. 1 (14) - 15/08/1994; 1994, c. 27, s. 52 (3) - 9/12/1994 2006, c. 21, Sched. C, s. 131 (3) - 01/05/2007 2009, c. 33, Sched. 4, s. 1 (25) - 31/03/2012 2020, c. 18, Sched. 18, s. 6 (1, 3) - not in force; 2020, c. 18, Sched. 18, s. 6 (2) - 21/07/2020 18.1.2 Repealed: 2009, c. 33, Sched. 4, s. 1 (26). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1993, c. 31, s. 1 (14) - 15/08/1994 2009, c. 33, Sched. 4, s. 1 (26) - 01/07/2014