Historic Canals Regulations

48 (1) Subject to subsection (2), the superintendent may, at any reasonable time, stop and board a vessel that is in a historic canal to give notice under paragraph 4(2)(d) or to inspect for the purpose of

• (a) determining whether the vessel meets the requirements of these Regulations for operation in a historic canal;

• (b) determining whether there is a sufficient number of crew on the vessel to operate the vessel safely;

• (c) determining whether the vessel is equipped in accordance with the Small Vessel Regulations; or

• (d) verifying whether a permit has been issued under these Regulations authorizing the vessel or the person in charge of the vessel to engage in an activity for which a permit is required.

(2) The superintendent may not enter that part of a vessel that is designed to be used, and is being used, as a private dwelling- place except with the consent of the person in charge of the vessel.