29 (1) In this section, “municipality” includes a commission that is a road authority appointed under an Act of the Legislature.  R.S.O. 1990, c. P.50, s. 29 (1); 2002, c. 17, Sched. F, Table. Closing by Lieutenant Governor in Council (2) The Lieutenant Governor in Council may direct that any part of the King’s Highway or any part of any other highway that is under the jurisdiction and control of the Ministry shall be closed.  R.S.O. 1990, c. P.50, s. 29 (2). Temporary closing by Minister (3) Despite subsection (2), the Minister may direct that any part of the King’s Highway or any part of any other highway that is under the jurisdiction and control of the Ministry shall be closed for a specified period of time not exceeding seventy-two hours where, in the opinion of the Minister, there is an adequate detour for through traffic.  R.S.O. 1990, c. P.50, s. 29 (3). Transfer to municipality or road authority (4) The Lieutenant Governor in Council may direct the transfer of any part of the King’s Highway or any part of any other highway that is under the jurisdiction and control of the Ministry to any municipality in which it is situate and, (a)  it vests in and is under the jurisdiction and control of the municipality on and after the day named by the Lieutenant Governor in Council; (b)  it shall for all purposes be deemed to be part of the road system of the municipality; (c)  any agreements made or permits granted by the Minister in relation thereto shall continue in force as though made or granted by the municipality; and (d)  all rights, privileges and benefits conferred upon or retained by the Ministry or the Crown in any agreement referred to in clause (c) shall enure to the benefit of and be binding upon the municipality.  R.S.O. 1990, c. P.50, s. 29 (4). Application of s. 38, controlled-access highways (5) Where a controlled-access highway is transferred to a municipality under this section, section 38 shall continue to apply to such highway for a period of not more than six months thereafter or until the municipality designates the highway as a controlled-access road, whichever is the prior date, and every reference to the Minister or the Ministry in section 38 for the purpose of this section shall be deemed to be a reference to the municipality.  R.S.O. 1990, c. P.50, s. 29 (5). Removal of highway from jurisdiction and control of Ministry (6) Where, in territory without municipal organization, an alternative route has been provided for the King’s Highway or any other highway under the jurisdiction and control of the Ministry, or where for any other reason it is considered advisable that the highway or any part thereof should no longer be under the jurisdiction and control of the Ministry, the Lieutenant Governor in Council may direct that any part of the King’s Highway or any part of any other highway under the jurisdiction and control of the Ministry, be no longer under the jurisdiction and control of the Ministry and the Crown shall not be liable for any damages caused by default in maintenance of the highway or for any damage sustained by any person using the highway on and after the day named by the Lieutenant Governor in Council.  R.S.O. 1990, c. P.50, s. 29 (6). Revocation of designation as King’s Highway (7) Where a highway is closed for an indeterminate period, transferred to a municipality or removed from the jurisdiction and control of the Ministry under this section, any designation of the highway as the King’s Highway is thereby revoked.  R.S.O. 1990, c. P.50, s. 29 (7). Direction not regulation (8) A direction made by the Lieutenant Governor in Council or Minister under this section is not a regulation within the meaning of Part III (Regulations) of the Legislation Act, 2006.  2006, c. 21, Sched. F, s. 128 (5). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2002, c. 17, Sched. F, Table - 01/01/2003 2006, c. 21, Sched. F, s. 128 (5) - 25/07/2007