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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