Preclearance in Canada Regulations

Marginal note:Transfer of certain seized goods

• 7 (1) A preclearance officer must, as soon as feasible after seizing any of the following goods under subsection 34(1) or (3) of the Act, transfer them to a peace officer or a person who is authorized to enforce an Act of Parliament for disposal:

  • (a) goods that are subject to the public health, food inspection or plant and animal health laws of either Canada or the United States;

  • (b) goods that are, or contain, nuclear substances as defined in section 2 of the Nuclear Safety and Control Act; and

  • (c) goods that are dangerous goods as defined in section 2 of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992.

• Marginal note:Notice to traveller

  (2) The preclearance officer must immediately give to the traveller a written notice advising them of the following:

  • (a) that the goods are seized under subsection 34(1) or (3) of the Act;

  • (b) the reasons for the seizure; and

  • (c) that the goods will be transferred for disposal as soon as feasible to a person who is authorized to administer or enforce Canadian law.