Administrative Monetary Penalty System
C054
Contravention
Licensee of a duty free shop failed to ensure that the duty free shop was kept suitable for the safekeeping of the goods stored therein.
Penalty
| Occurrence | Penalty |
|---|---|
| 1st | $150 |
| 2nd | $225 |
| 3rd and subsequent | $450 |
- Penalty basis
- Per instance
- Retention period
- 12 months
Guidelines
Non-compliance occurs when the licensee of a duty free shop fails to ensure that the shop is kept suitable for the safekeeping of the goods stored therein or in the off-site storage facility.
For example, C054 may apply in the following cases:
Licensee of duty free shop fails to ensure access to the warehouse is properly controlled in a manner that ensures there is no public access to the inventory therein.
Or, during routine examination, a CBSA officer discovers that the licensee has not taken every reasonable measure to safeguard the security of the goods in the retail area to minimize theft.
Or, the licensee is found to not have adequate physical security (alarms, motion sensors, etc…) to protect the inventory in the shop, warehouse and/or off-site storage facility during silent hours.
References
Regulation
Duty Free Shop Regulations, subsection 14(e)
D Memo
D4-3-5, Duty Free Shop – Inventory Control and Sales Requirements
Other
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