Seaway Property Regulations (SOR/2003-105)

Regulations are current to 2013-04-29

PART 1

SAFETY AND ORDER IN THE SEAWAY AND ON SEAWAY PROPERTY

Prohibitions

 Unless otherwise authorized under these Regulations, no person shall, by act or omission, do anything or permit anything to be done in the Seaway or on Seaway property that has or is likely to have any of the following results:

  • (a) to jeopardize the safety or health of persons in the Seaway or on Seaway property;

  • (b) to interfere with navigation in the Seaway;

  • (c) to obstruct or threaten any part of the Seaway or Seaway property;

  • (d) to interfere with an authorized activity in the Seaway or on Seaway property;

  • (e) to divert the flow of a river or stream, cause or affect currents, cause silting or the accumulation of material or otherwise reduce the depth of the waters of the Seaway;

  • (f) to cause a nuisance;

  • (g) to cause damage to ships or other property;

  • (h) to adversely affect sediment, soil, air or water quality; or

  • (i) to adversely affect Seaway operations or Seaway property.

 No person shall, in the Seaway or on Seaway property, conduct an activity set out in column 1 of the schedule if an “X” is set out in column 4.

Access to Seaway Property

 No person shall access any area of Seaway property unless

  • (a) the person accesses the area to conduct legitimate business there;

  • (b) the person is authorized by the Manager to access the area; or

  • (c) access is not restricted by a sign or in some other way such as by a fence.

Signs

 The Manager may have signs posted for the purpose of ensuring

  • (a) the safety of persons and property in the Seaway or on Seaway property;

  • (b) the environmental protection of the Seaway or Seaway property; or

  • (c) the management of the marine infrastructure of the Seaway and services in connection with the operation of the Seaway in a commercial manner.

  •  (1) Every person in the Seaway or on Seaway property shall obey the instructions on signs posted under the authority of the Manager unless the person is authorized by the Manager to do otherwise.

  • (2) No person shall remove, mark or deface any sign or device in the Seaway or on Seaway property.

Operation of Vehicles

Registration and Permits

 No person shall operate a vehicle on Seaway property unless the following conditions are met:

  • (a) the person holds all licences and permits required under the laws of the province and municipality in which the Seaway property is situated to operate the vehicle in that province and municipality; and

  • (b) the vehicle is registered and equipped as required under the laws of the province and municipality in which the Seaway property is situated.

Compliance with Provincial and Municipal Laws

 No person shall operate a vehicle on Seaway property otherwise than in accordance with the laws of the province and municipality in which the Seaway property is situated.