Precursor Control Regulations (SOR/2002-359)

18. A licence is valid until the earlier of

• (a) the expiry date set out in the licence; or

• (b) the suspension or revocation of the licence under section 22, 23 or 24.

• 19. (1) A licensed dealer proposing to amend the information on their licence shall provide the following documents to the Minister

  • (a) an application in writing describing the proposed amendment, accompanied by any supporting documents mentioned in section 14 that are relevant to the proposed amendment; and

  • (b) the original licence.

• (2) The application must

  • (a) be signed by the senior person in charge for the site; and

  • (b) include a statement that the information and documents provided in the application are correct and complete to the best of the knowledge of the signatory.

• (3) Subject to section 17, if the application complies with subsections (1) and (2), the Minister shall amend the licence accordingly and may add any condition necessary to ensure

  • (a) that the international obligations of Canada are respected, or

  • (b) compliance with the Act and these Regulations, including reducing the risk of a Class A precursor being diverted to an illicit market or use.

• 20. (1) A licensed dealer must obtain the Minister’s approval before

  • (a) designating a replacement for the senior person in charge;

  • (b) designating a replacement for either the responsible person in charge or the alternate responsible person in charge, or designating an individual to be the alternate responsible person in charge;

  • (b.1) making a change to the security measures used at the site with respect to Class A precursors kept there or described in the licence application under paragraph 14(1)(h) or in a request for approval under this section; or

  • (c) making a change to the internal controls applicable to the Class A precursor activities conducted at the site, as described in the licence application or a request approved under this section.

• (2) With a request for approval under paragraph (1)(a) or (b), the licensed dealer must provide the Minister with the following information and documents with respect to the proposed designation:

  • (a) in the case of a replacement designation for the senior person in charge,

    • (i) the information specified in paragraph 14(1)(f), and

    • (ii) the declaration specified in paragraph 14(4)(a) and, subject to subsection 14(5), the documents specified in paragraphs 14(4)(b) and (c); and

  • (b) in the case of a replacement designation for either the responsible person in charge or the alternate responsible person in charge, or the designation of an individual to be the alternate responsible person in charge,

    • (i) the information specified in paragraph 14(1)(g), and

    • (ii) the declaration specified in paragraph 14(4)(a) and, subject to subsection 14(5), the documents specified in paragraphs 14(4)(b) and (c).

• (3) When requesting an approval under paragraph (1)(b.1) or (c), the licensed dealer must provide the Minister with the information that permits the Minister to make an evaluation required under paragraphs 17(1)(f) and (i).

• (4) If a senior person in charge ceases to act in that capacity due to death or other unforseen circumstance, the licensed dealer may authorize another person who satisfies the requirements of subsection 13(4) to act as the interim senior person in charge until approval is granted by the Minister pursuant to paragraph (1)(a) concerning the designation of a replacement for the senior person in charge.