Indian Reserve Waste Disposal Regulations (C.R.C., c. 960)

Regulations are current to 2012-05-14

 The revocation of an authorization given by the Minister pursuant to section 8 does not affect the validity of any permit issued under that authorization.

BURNING OF WASTE PROHIBITED

 No person shall burn any waste on any land in a reserve except under the authority of a permit issued pursuant to paragraph 5(c).

ORDERS AND CANCELLATION OF PERMITS

 If the holder of a permit issued pursuant to section 5

  • (a) operates a garbage dump in a reserve,

  • (b) uses land in a reserve for the disposal or storage of waste, or

  • (c) burns waste on any land in a reserve,

other than in the manner specified in the permit, the Minister or the council of the band, whoever issued the permit, may cancel the permit and order the holder of the permit to close and clean up the garbage dump or to clean up the land in the reserve, as may be applicable, in a manner satisfactory to the Minister or the council.

VIOLATION OF SECTIONS 3 AND 10

 Where a person is convicted of

  • (a) operating a garbage dump in a reserve or using land in a reserve for the disposal or storage of waste except under the authority of a permit issued pursuant to paragraph 5(a) or (b), or

  • (b) burning waste on land in a reserve except under the authority of a permit issued pursuant to paragraph 5(c),

the Minister may order that person to close and clean up the garbage dump or to clean up the land, as may be applicable, in a manner satisfactory to the Minister.

COMPLIANCE WITH ORDERS

 Any person who has been ordered by the Minister or the council of a band to do anything pursuant to section 11 or section 12 shall comply with that order without delay.

PENALTIES

 Every person who violates these Regulations is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding $100 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three months, or to both.