Act

Improving hunter reporting compliance through financial penalties

Regulation Number(s):
n/a
Instrument Type:
Act
Bill or Act:
Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, 1997
Summary of Decision:
A decision was made on June 3, 2021 through Royal Assent of Bill 276, Supporting Recovery and Competitiveness Act, to amendment the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, 1997. This amendment provides regulation-making authority to set a financial penalty for hunters who do not submit mandatory reports required by the regulation.

Analysis of Regulatory Impact:
No new administrative costs to businesses are associated with this amendment to the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, 1997.
Analysis of Regulatory Impact:
No new administrative costs to businesses are associated with this proposal.
Further Information:
Proposal Number:
21-MNRF013
Posting Date:
April 15, 2021
Summary of Proposal:
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is proposing an amendment to the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, 1997, to provide the regulation making authority to set a financial penalty for hunters who do not submit mandatory reports required by the regulations.
Contact Address:
Public Input Coordinator
Fish and Wildlife Policy Branch - Wildlife Section
300 Water Street
5th Floor, North Tower
Peterborough, ON K9J 3C7
Royal Assent Date:
June 3, 2021
Decision:
Approved