Short Title

1 These Regulations may be cited as the Materials for the Use of the Blind Regulations.

Interpretation

2 The following definitions apply in these Regulations.

material for the use of the blind

material for the use of the blind means

• (a) matter impressed in Braille or similar raised type;

• (b) plates for manufacturing matter described in paragraph (a),

• (c) tapes, records and other sound recordings posted by the blind in Canada; and

• (d) tapes, records, other sound recordings and special paper intended solely for the use of the blind if mailed by or addressed to a recognized institution for the blind. (documentation à l’usage des aveugles)

postage

postage means the charge payable for the handling and conveyance of material for the use of the blind. (affranchissement)

Limits of Size

3 Material for the use of the blind sent by post in Canada may be sent free of postage if

• (a) for delivery in Canada,

  • (i) the combined length, width and depth of the material does not exceed 2 m with the greatest measurement not exceeding 1 m, and

  • (ii) the material is not less than 10 cm in length and 7 cm in width;

• (b) for delivery outside Canada,

  • (i) the combined length, width and depth of the material does not exceed 90 cm with the greatest measurement not exceeding 60 cm, and

  • (ii) the material is not less than 14 cm in length and 9 cm in width.

4 and 5 [Revoked, SOR/83-800, s. 2]

Maximum Weight

6 The maximum weight of any item of material for the use of the blind that may be sent by post under these Regulations is 7 kg.

Conditions

• 7 (1) Every item of material for the use of the blind shall, if for delivery in Canada,

  • (a) by means of marking, printing or labelling, bear the words “Literature for the blind” or “Documentation à l’usage des aveugles” in the upper right corner on the address side of the item; or

  • (b) bear on the address side of the item a label in a form approved by the Corporation.

• (2) Every item of material for the use of the blind shall, if for delivery outside of Canada,

  • (a) by means of marking, printing or labelling, bear the words “Cécogrammes” or “Cécogrammes (Literature for the blind)” in the upper right corner on the address side of the item; or

  • (b) bear on the address side of the item a label in a form approved by the Corporation.

• (3) Every item referred to in subsection (2) shall meet all applicable customs documentation requirements as described in the International Letter-Post Items Regulations.

• (4) Every item of material for the use of the blind shall be prepared for posting in such a way that its contents are sufficiently protected while permitting quick and easy verification.

• (5) Every item of material for the use of the blind shall be accepted for registered mail or, in Canada, Xpresspost^TM mail at no charge.