Canadian Energy Regulator Act (S.C. 2019, c. 28, s. 10)

Marginal note:Offence and punishment

• 387 (1) Every person who fails to comply with an order of the Commission under section 384 or 385 is guilty of an offence and liable

  • (a) on summary conviction, to a fine not exceeding $100,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year, or to both; or

  • (b) on conviction on indictment, to a fine not exceeding $1,000,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years, or to both.

• Marginal note:Due diligence

  (2) A person is not to be found guilty of an offence under subsection (1) if they establish that they exercised due diligence to prevent the commission of the offence.

• Marginal note:Applicable provisions

  (3) Sections 65 to 71 of the Canada Oil and Gas Operations Act apply, with any modifications that the circumstances require, in respect of an offence under subsection (1).