Canadian Navigable Waters Act

Marginal note:Commission of violation

• 39.1 (1) Every person who contravenes a provision designated under paragraph 28(1)(i) commits a violation and is liable to a penalty established in accordance with the regulations.

• Marginal note:Purpose of penalty

  (2) The purpose of a penalty is to promote compliance with this Act and not to punish.

• Marginal note:Maximum penalty

  (3) The maximum penalty for a violation is $5,000, in the case of an individual, and $40,000 in any other case.