Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999

Marginal note:Notice of intent

• 237 (1) Except in exigent circumstances, the enforcement officer shall, wherever practicable, before issuing an order,

  • (a) provide an oral or a written notice of the intent of the enforcement officer to issue the order to every person who will be subject to the order; and

  • (b) allow a reasonable opportunity in the circumstances for every such person to make oral representations.

• Marginal note:Contents of notice of intent

  (2) A notice of intent to issue an order shall include

  • (a) a statement of the purpose of the notice;

  • (b) a reference to the statutory authority under which the order will be issued; and

  • (c) a statement that the party notified may make oral representations to the enforcement officer within the period stated in the notice.