Administrative Monetary Penalty System
C032

Contravention

Owner, having received the delivery of a wreck to themself or their agent, failed to have reported such delivery to an officer.

Penalty

Occurrence Penalty
1st $150
2nd $225
3rd and subsequent $450
Penalty basis
Per instance
Retention period
12 months

Guidelines

Non-compliance occurs when a person having received the delivery of a wreck to himself/herself or their agent, failed to have reported such a delivery to an officer.

Applied against owner of the wreck.

Wreck defined as:

  • jetsam, flotsam, lagan and derelict found in or on the shores of the sea or on any tidal water, or of any of the inland waters of Canada;
  • cargo, stores and tackle of any vessel and of all parts of the vessel separated therefrom;
  • the property of shipwrecked persons; and
  • any wrecked aircraft, any part or cargo of a wrecked aircraft and a property in the possession of persons on board any aircraft that is wrecked, stranded or in distress.

Prior to issuance of penalty, ensure that client has not reported delivery of wreck elsewhere.

References

Legislation

Customs Act, paragraph 16(2)(a)

D-Memo

D3-1-1, Policy Respecting the Importation and Transportation of Goods

Other

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