Agriculture and Agri-Food Administrative Monetary Penalties Regulations Respecting the Pest Control Products Act and Regulations

10 (1) For the purposes of subsection 9(1) of the Act and subject to subsection (2), any payment shall be paid within 30 days after the day on which the notice is served.

(2) A person named in a notice of violation that contains a penalty may pay an amount equal to one half of the penalty if the person pays the amount within 15 days after the day on which the notice is served.

(3) For the purposes of the Act and these Regulations, the payment of a penalty or an amount in default shall be made by means of a certified cheque or money order made payable to the Receiver General for Canada and may be made

• (a) in person;

• (b) by regular mail;

• (c) by registered mail; or

• (d) by courier.

(4) A payment made in accordance with subsection (3) is deemed to be made

• (a) on the day on which it is made in person;

• (b) on the date indicated in the postmark stamped on the envelope, if the amount is sent by regular mail; and

• (c) on the date indicated in the receipt issued by the postal or courier service, if the payment is sent by registered mail or courier.