Heritage Lighthouse Protection Act (S.C. 2008, c. 16)

Marginal note:Notice of demolition

• 14 (1) A heritage lighthouse, or any part of it, may only be demolished if there is no reasonable alternative and if a notice is published at least 90 days before the demolition in one or more newspapers of general circulation in the area in which the lighthouse is situated.

• Marginal note:Public meeting

  (2) A heritage lighthouse, or any part of it, may only be demolished if a public meeting is held on the matter in the area in which the lighthouse is situated.

• Marginal note:Exception

  (3) Subsections (1) and (2) do not apply in respect of the demolition of a heritage lighthouse in response to an emergency situation or an urgent operational requirement.