Vessel Operation Restriction Regulations (SOR/2008-120)

5 No person shall place a sign anywhere for the purpose of restricting the operation of any vessel in Canadian waters unless

• (a) the placement has been authorized by the Minister under subsection 6(1) and, except in the case of a sign that provides information with respect to a restriction referred to in subsection 2(7) or section 14, the sign meets the requirements set out in the standard entitled Signage Requirements and Recommendations — Vessel Operation Restriction Regulations, published by the Department of Transport, as amended from time to time; or

• (b) the placement is authorized under an Act of Parliament other than the Canada Shipping Act, 2001.