Vessel Operation Restriction Regulations

12 (1) The Minister may issue a permit that authorizes a person to hold a sporting, recreational or public event or activity in the waters described in Schedule 8 and that sets out conditions

• (a) to minimize risk to the safety of persons and interference with the safe and efficient navigation of vessels; and

• (b) to protect the public interest.

(2) The Minister may issue a permit authorizing a person to hold, in the waters described in subsection 2(7) or in Schedule 5 or 6, a sporting, recreational or public event or activity during which vessels will be operated at a speed that exceeds the maximum speed prescribed by these Regulations in respect of those waters, and that sets out conditions

• (a) to minimize risk to the safety of persons and interference with the safe navigation of vessels; and

• (b) to protect the public interest.

(3) The person in whose name a permit to hold a sporting, recreational or public event or activity is issued and all persons taking part in the event or activity shall comply with the conditions set out in the permit.

(4) The Minister may cancel a permit if the person in whose name the permit was issued or persons taking part in the event or activity do not comply with the conditions set out in the permit.

(5) If the permit is cancelled, the Minister shall give notice of the cancellation to the person in whose name the permit was issued.