This document names and describes some examples of the violations Transport Canada would like to be able to issue tickets for. It also includes the proposed fine for each violation.
On this page:
- Canada Marine Act
- Seaway Property Regulations
- Port Authorities Operations Regulations
- Public Ports and Public Port Facilities Regulations
- Natural and Man-made Harbour Navigation and Use Regulations
Canada Marine Act
Provision | Description | Fine |
---|---|---|
59(1)(a) |
|
$500 $500 |
59(1)(b) |
Fail to follow a direction issued by a person designated by a port authority to engage in traffic control |
$500 |
59(1)(c) |
|
$500 $500 |
126(a) |
Fail to comply with any reasonable requirement of an enforcement officer |
$500 |
Seaway Property Regulations
Provision | Description | Fine |
---|---|---|
13 |
|
Varies by province or municipality, up to $2,000 |
17 |
Fail to follow fire protection and prevention measures |
$500 |
20(a) |
Fail to notify the Manager of an emergency situation without delay |
$500 |
Port Authorities Operations Regulations
Provision | Description | Fine |
---|---|---|
5(a) |
Do or permit anything that jeopardizes or is likely to jeopardize the safety or health of persons |
$500 |
5(b) |
Do or permit anything that interferes or is likely to interfere with navigation |
$500 |
5(c) |
Do or permit anything that obstructs or threatens or is likely to obstruct or threaten any part of the port |
$500 |
5(d) |
Do or permit anything that interferes or is likely to interfere with an authorized activity in the port |
$250 |
5(e) |
|
$500 $500 $500 $500 |
5(f) |
Do or permit anything that causes or is likely to cause a nuisance |
$250 |
5(g) |
Do or permit anything that causes or is likely to cause damage to ships or other property |
$500 |
5(h) |
Do or permit anything that adversely affects or is likely to adversely affect soil, air or water quality |
$500 |
5(i) |
Do or permit anything that adversely affects or is likely to adversely affect port operations or port authority property |
$500 |
6, Schedule 1 |
Conduct an activity that is prohibited by the port |
$500 |
9(1) |
Fail to comply with instructions on a sign or a device |
$125 |
9(2) |
Remove, mark or deface a sign or device |
$125 |
Public Ports and Public Port Facilities Regulations
Provision | Description | Fine |
---|---|---|
14(g) |
Do or permit anything that causes or is likely to cause damage to ships or other property |
$500 |
14(h) |
Do or permit anything that adversely affects or is likely to adversely affect sediment, soil, air or water quality |
$500 |
14(i) |
Do or permit anything that adversely affects or is likely to adversely affect sediment, soil, air or water quality |
$500 |
15 |
Unlawfully access an area of a public port facility |
$500 |
17(1) |
Fail to comply with the instructions on a sign or device |
$125 |
17(2) |
Remove, mark or deface a sign or device |
$125 |
23(1)(b) |
|
$250 $125 $125 $125 |
36(1)(b) |
Fail to comply with a condition of an authorization to conduct an activity |
$250 |
Natural and Man-made Harbour Navigation and Use Regulations
Provision | Description | Fine |
---|---|---|
3(a) |
Do or permit anything that obstruct or threaten or is likely to obstruct or threaten any part of the harbour |
$500 |
3(c) |
|
$500 $500 $500 $500 |
3(e) |
|
$500 $500 |
8(a) |
Fail to notify a harbour official of an emergency situation without delay |
$500 |
9(a) |
Fail to notify a harbour official for doing anything that results in injury to persons or damage to ships without delay |
$500 |
14(1) |
Not complying with the conditions of an activity that are posted or included on forms. |
$250 |
14(2) |
Fail to keep the activity checklist readily available for inspection |
$125 |
16(1)(b) |
Fail to comply with a condition of an authorization to conduct an activity |
$250 |