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

Marginal note:Security regulations

• 391 (1) The Regulator may, with the approval of the Governor in Council, make regulations respecting the security of pipelines, international power lines and offshore renewable energy projects, including regulations respecting standards, plans and audits.

• Marginal note:Offence and punishment

  (2) Every person who contravenes a regulation made under subsection (1) 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 $500,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years or to both.

• Marginal note:Due diligence

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