9 (1) A defendant is deemed to not wish to dispute the charge if, (a)  at least 15 days have elapsed after the defendant was served with the offence notice and the defendant did not give notice of intention to appear under section 5, did not request a meeting with the prosecutor in accordance with section 5.1 and did not plead guilty under section 7 or 8; (b)  the defendant requested a meeting with the prosecutor in accordance with section 5.1 but did not attend the scheduled meeting with the prosecutor; or (c)  the defendant reached an agreement with the prosecutor under subsection 5.1 (7) but did not appear at a sentencing hearing with a justice under subsection 5.1 (8). 2020, c. 36, Sched. 39, s. 1 (1). Examination of certificate of offence by clerk (2) If a defendant is deemed to not wish to dispute the charge in accordance with clause (1) (a) or (b), the clerk of the court shall examine the certificate of offence and, (a)  if it is not defective, as determined by the regulations, enter a conviction in the defendant’s absence and without a hearing and impose the set fine for the offence; or (b)  if it is defective, as determined by the regulations, quash the proceeding. 2020, c. 36, Sched. 39, s. 1 (1). Application to justice (3) A defendant who is convicted under subsection (2) may, within 15 days after becoming aware of the conviction, make an application to a justice in the prescribed form to strike out the conviction. 2020, c. 36, Sched. 39, s. 1 (1). Same (4) On application under subsection (3), the justice shall strike out the conviction if satisfied that the certificate of offence is defective, as determined by the regulations, or is otherwise not complete and regular on its face. 2020, c. 36, Sched. 39, s. 1 (1). Examination of certificate of offence by justice (5) If a defendant is deemed to not wish to dispute the charge in accordance with clause (1) (c), the justice shall examine the certificate of offence and, (a)  if it is not defective, as determined by the regulations, and is complete and regular on its face, enter a conviction in the defendant’s absence and without a hearing and impose the set fine for the offence; or (b)  if it is defective, as determined by the regulations, or is otherwise not complete and regular on its face, quash the proceeding. 2020, c. 36, Sched. 39, s. 1 (1). Proof of municipal by-law not required (6) If the offence is in respect of an offence under a by-law of a municipality, proof of the by-law that creates the offence is not required to enter a conviction and impose a set fine under this section. 2020, c. 36, Sched. 39, s. 1 (1). Transition (7) This section applies with respect to a defendant served with an offence notice before the day subsection 1 (1) of Schedule 39 to the Protect, Support and Recover from COVID-19 Act (Budget Measures), 2020 came into force, if a justice had not examined the certificate of offence before that day. 2020, c. 36, Sched. 39, s. 1 (1). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2009, c. 33, Sched. 4, s. 1 (13) - 31/03/2012 2017, c. 34, Sched. 35, s. 5 - no effect - see 2020, c. 36, Sched. 39, s. 3 (1) - 08/12/2020 2020, c. 18, Sched. 18, s. 15 - 21/07/2020; 2020, c. 36, Sched. 39, s. 1 (1) - 01/11/2021; 2020, c. 36, Sched. 39, s. 1 (2) - no effect - see 2023, c. 2, Sched. 8, s. 2 - 22/03/2023