Safe Containers Convention Regulations (SOR/82-1038)

18 (1) An inspector may detain a container that does not carry a valid Safety Approval Plate as required by these Regulations.

(2) Where there is significant evidence that the condition of a container creates an obvious risk to safety, an inspector may detain the container until it is restored to a safe condition.

(3) An inspector may authorize a container that has been detained to be transported after appropriate means have been taken to protect the structural integrity of the container.

(4) An inspector who detains a container shall forthwith affix to it a notice to that effect and shall send a written notice of the detention and the reasons therefor to the person who, according to the information at his disposal, is the owner of the container.