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Merchant Seamen Compensation Act

Version of section 30 from 2013-10-30 to 2024-03-06:


Marginal note:Employer to be insured

  •  (1) Every employer shall cover by insurance or other means satisfactory to the Minister the risks of compensation arising under this Act.

  • Marginal note:Failure to comply

    (2) Every person who fails to comply with subsection (1) is guilty of an offence and liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months 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.

  • Marginal note:Minister’s consent

    (4) No proceedings shall be taken under this section against any person without the Minister’s consent.

  • R.S., 1985, c. M-6, s. 30
  • R.S., 1985, c. 1 (2nd Supp.), s. 213
  • 2012, c. 31, s. 247

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