Condominium Management Services Act, 2015
Condominium Management Services Act, 2015, S.O. 2015, c. 28, Sched. 2
Bills that amended this Act1
- Bill 106amend
Protecting Condominium Owners Act, 2015
“1 ST SESSION, 41 ST LEGISLATURE, ONTARIO 64 ELIZABETH II, 2015 1re SESSION, 41e LÉGISLATURE, ONTARIO 64 ELIZABETH II, 2015 Bill 106 Projet de loi 106 (Chapter 28 Statutes of Ontario, 2015) (Chapitre 28 Lois de l’Ontario de 2015) An Act to amend the Condominium Act, 1998, to enact the Condominium Management Services Act, 2015 and to amend other Acts with respect to condominiums Loi modifiant la Loi…”
Sections209
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Part I interpretation
- 1Interpretation
1 (1) In this Act, “administrative authority” means the administrative authority designated under section 3 of the Safety and Consumer Statutes Administration Act, 1996 for the purpose of administering this Act; (“organisme d’application”) “client” means a condominium corporation to which a condominium management provider or a condominium manager provides condominium management services; (“client”) “common expenses” has the same meaning as in the Condominium Act, 1998; (“dépenses communes”) “condominium corporation” means a “corporation” as defined in the Condominium Act, 1998; (“association condominiale”) “condominium management provider” means a corporation, partnership, sole proprietor, association or other organization or entity that, on behalf of others and for compensation or reward or the expectation of such, provides condominium management services or holds himself, herself or it…
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Part II Officers
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2-6 Repealed: 2020, c. 14, Sched. 2, s. 3. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2020, c. 14, Sched. 2, s. 3 - 01/01/2023
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- 7Repealed
7 Repealed: 2020, c. 14, Sched. 2, s. 3. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2015, c. 28, Sched. 2, s. 79 (1) - 19/10/2021 2020, c. 14, Sched. 2, s. 3 - 01/01/2023
- 3Administrative agreement
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8-16 Repealed: 2020, c. 14, Sched. 2, s. 3. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2020, c. 14, Sched. 2, s. 3 - 01/01/2023
- 17Repealed
17 Repealed: 2020, c. 14, Sched. 2, s. 3. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2019, c. 7, Sched. 17, s. 55 - 01/07/2019 2020, c. 14, Sched. 2, s. 3 - 01/01/2023
- 4Policy directions
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18-21 Repealed: 2020, c. 14, Sched. 2, s. 3. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2020, c. 14, Sched. 2, s. 3 - 01/01/2023
- 5Compliance by administrative authority
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- 22Repealed
22 Repealed: 2020, c. 14, Sched. 2, s. 3. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2015, c. 28, Sched. 2, s. 79 (2) - 19/10/2021 2020, c. 14, Sched. 2, s. 3 - 01/01/2023
- 6Review
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23-30 Repealed: 2020, c. 14, Sched. 2, s. 3. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2020, c. 14, Sched. 2, s. 3 - 01/01/2023
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Miscellaneous
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- 31Director
31 (1) Subject to subsection (2), the following person or body shall appoint a director for the purposes of this Act and may appoint a maximum of two deputy directors: 1. The board of the administrative authority. 2. The Minister, if there is no administrative authority. Director cannot be registrar (2) A person appointed as the registrar or a deputy registrar under subsection 32 (1) shall not be appointed as the director or a deputy director under subsection (1). Deputy director, duties (3) A deputy director shall perform the duties that the director assigns and shall act as director in the director’s absence. If more than one deputy director (4) If more than one deputy director is appointed, only one deputy director may act as the director under subsection (3) at any one time.
- 9Condition precedent for exercise of certain powers
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- 32Registrar
32 (1) Subject to subsection (2), the following person or body shall appoint a registrar for the purposes of this Act and may appoint a maximum of two deputy registrars: 1. The board of the administrative authority. 2. The Minister, if there is no administrative authority. Registrar cannot be director (2) A person appointed as the director or a deputy director under subsection 31 (1) shall not be appointed as the registrar or a deputy registrar under subsection (1). Powers and duties of registrar (3) The registrar shall exercise the powers and perform the duties imposed on him or her under this Act. Same, deputy registrar (4) A deputy registrar shall perform the duties that the registrar assigns and shall act as the registrar in the registrar’s absence. If more than one deputy registrar (5) If more than one deputy registrar is appointed, only one deputy registrar may act as the registrar…
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- 10Criteria and directives re board members
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- 33Repealed
33 Repealed: 2020, c. 14, Sched. 2, s. 4. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2020, c. 14, Sched. 2, s. 4 - 01/01/2023
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PART III Licensing
- 11Board appointments
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- 12Change in number of directors
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- 34Prohibition, condominium management services
34 (1) No person shall provide condominium management services unless licensed as a condominium management provider or as a condominium manager. Unlicensed persons (2) A person who is not licensed as a condominium management provider or condominium manager shall not, (a) directly or indirectly hold himself, herself or itself out as being a condominium management provider or condominium manager, respectively; or (b) perform any of the functions of a condominium management provider or condominium manager. Licence a requirement to bring action (3) Except as otherwise prescribed, no action, application, arbitration or other legal proceeding shall be commenced for remuneration for services in connection with providing condominium management services unless, at the time of providing the services, the person bringing the proceeding was licensed or exempt from licensing under this Act and the pr…
- 13Appointment of chair
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- 35Exemptions
35 Despite section 34, a licence shall not be required in respect of the provision of condominium management services by the persons or in the circumstances that are prescribed.
- 14Public access to corporate by-laws
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- 36Notification of licence required
36 Subject to section 42, no condominium management provider or condominium manager shall provide condominium management services until notified in writing by the registrar that the provider or the manager, as the case may be, is licensed.
- 15Employees
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- 37Application for licence
37 (1) An applicant that meets the prescribed requirements is entitled to a licence or a renewal of a licence by the registrar unless, (a) the applicant is not a corporation and, (i) having regard to the applicant’s financial position or the financial position of an interested person in respect of the applicant, the applicant cannot reasonably be expected to be financially responsible in engaging in the activities of a licensee, (ii) the past or present conduct of the applicant or of an interested person in respect of the applicant affords reasonable grounds for belief that the applicant will not perform the activities of a licensee in accordance with law and with integrity and honesty, or (iii) the applicant or an employee or agent of the applicant makes a false statement or provides a false statement in an application for a licence or for a renewal of a licence; (b) the applicant is a …
- 16Not Crown agency
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- 38Conditions of licence
38 (1) A licence is subject to the conditions to which the applicant or licensee consents, that the registrar applies under section 40, that the Tribunal orders or that are prescribed. Licence not transferable (2) A licence is not transferable.
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- 39Refusal without hearing
39 (1) If an applicant for a licence or a renewal of a licence does not meet the prescribed requirements, the registrar shall refuse to grant or renew the licence. No hearing (2) Section 41 does not apply to a refusal under subsection (1) to grant or renew a licence. Notice of refusal (3) The registrar shall give the applicant written notice of a refusal under subsection (1), setting out the reasons for the refusal, and subsection 73 (3) does not apply to the notice.
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- 40Refusal with a hearing
40 (1) Subject to section 41, the registrar may refuse to license an applicant or may suspend or revoke a licence or refuse to renew a licence if, in his or her opinion, the applicant or licensee is not entitled to a licence under section 37. Conditions (2) Subject to section 41, the registrar may, (a) approve the licence or the renewal of a licence on the conditions that the registrar considers appropriate; and (b) at any time, apply to a licence the conditions that the registrar considers appropriate.
- 19Indemnification of the Crown
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- 41Notice re: refusal, suspension, etc.
41 (1) The registrar shall notify an applicant or licensee in writing if he or she proposes to, (a) refuse under subsection 40 (1) to grant or renew a licence; (b) suspend or revoke a licence; or (c) apply conditions to a licence or renewal to which the applicant or licensee has not consented. Content of notice (2) The notice of proposal shall set out the reasons for the proposed action and shall state that the applicant or licensee is entitled to a hearing by the Tribunal if the applicant or licensee mails or delivers, within 15 days after service of the notice, a written request for a hearing to the registrar and to the Tribunal. Service of notice (3) The notice of proposal shall be served on the applicant or licensee in accordance with section 73. Service of hearing request (4) A request for a hearing under subsection (2) is sufficiently served if delivered personally or sent by regis…
- 20No personal liability, board members and others
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- 42Continuation pending renewal
42 If, within the time prescribed or, if no time is prescribed, before the expiry of the licensee’s licence, the licensee has applied for a renewal of a licence and paid the required fee, the licence shall be deemed to continue until, (a) the renewal is granted; (b) the registrar gives the licensee written notice of the registrar’s refusal under section 39 to grant the renewal; (c) the time for requesting a hearing under section 41 has expired if the licensee receives a notice of a proposal under that section and does not request such a hearing; or (d) the Tribunal makes its order if the licensee receives a notice of a proposal under section 41 and does request such a hearing.
- 21Not public money
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- 43Immediate suspension
43 (1) If the registrar proposes to suspend or revoke a licence under section 40 and if the registrar considers it in the public interest to do so, the registrar may by order temporarily suspend the licence. Immediate effect (2) An order under subsection (1) takes effect immediately. Expiry of order (3) If the licensee requests a hearing under section 41, the order expires 15 days after the Tribunal receives the written request for a hearing, but the Tribunal may extend the time of expiration until the hearing is concluded, if a hearing is commenced within the 15-day period. Same (4) Despite subsection (3), if it is satisfied that the conduct of the licensee has delayed the commencement of the hearing, the Tribunal may extend the time of the expiration for the order, (a) until the hearing commences; and (b) once the hearing commences, until the hearing is concluded.
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- 44Further application
44 Once a decision of the registrar to refuse a person a licence or a renewal of a licence or to revoke a licence of a person has become final, the person may reapply for a licence only if, (a) the time prescribed to reapply has passed since the refusal or revocation; and (b) the person satisfies the registrar that new or other evidence is available or that material circumstances have changed.
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Part IV REGULATION OF LICENSEES
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- 45Notice of changes to registrar
45 (1) Every licensed condominium management provider shall, within five days after the event, notify the registrar in writing of, (a) any change in address for service; and (b) the date of commencement or termination of the employment of every condominium manager that the provider employs and, in the case of the termination of employment of a condominium manager, the reason for the termination. Same, condominium manager (2) Every licensed condominium manager shall, within five days after the event, notify the registrar in writing of, (a) any change in address for service; (b) the commencement or termination of his or her employment by a condominium management provider and the date of the commencement or termination, as the case may be; and (c) the commencement or termination of his or her employment by a condominium corporation and the date of the commencement or termination, as the cas…
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- 24Additional powers
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- 46Notice to registrar re corporations
46 (1) When it is licensed and on each renewal of its licence, a condominium management provider that is a corporation shall disclose to the registrar the identity of, (a) each person that beneficially owns or controls 10 per cent or more of the equity shares issued and outstanding at the time of the licence or the renewal of the licence, as the case may be; and (b) persons that are associated with each other and that together beneficially own or control 10 per cent or more of the equity shares issued and outstanding at the time of the licence or the renewal of the licence, as the case may be. Calculating number of shares (2) In calculating the total number of equity shares of the corporation beneficially owned or controlled for the purposes of this section, the total number shall be calculated as the total number of all shares beneficially owned or controlled, but each share that carrie…
- 25Change to objects or purposes
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- 47Notice of issue or transfer of shares
47 (1) In addition to the disclosure required under section 46, every licensed condominium management provider that is a corporation shall notify the registrar in writing within 30 days after the issue or transfer of any equity shares of the corporation, if the issue or transfer results in, (a) any person, or any persons that are associated with each other, acquiring or accumulating beneficial ownership or control of 10 per cent or more of the total number of all issued and outstanding equity shares of the corporation; or (b) an increase in the percentage of issued and outstanding equity shares of the corporation beneficially owned or controlled by any person, or any persons who are associated with each other, where the person or the associated persons already beneficially owned or controlled 10 per cent or more of the total number of all issued and outstanding equity shares of the corpo…
- 26Right to use French
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- 48Contract required
48 (1) Every licensee that provides condominium management services to a client shall have a written contract governing the services and shall not provide such services except in accordance with the contract. Contents (2) The contract shall comply with the prescribed requirements.
- 27Advisory councils, advisory process
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- 49Principal condominium manager
49 (1) Every licensed condominium management provider shall, (a) in accordance with this section, designate one of its licensed condominium managers as its principal condominium manager and notify the registrar of the identity of the manager; and (b) notify the registrar, within five days, if the principal condominium manager changes. Sole proprietor (2) A licensed condominium management provider that is a sole proprietorship shall, (a) ensure that the sole proprietor meets the prescribed requirements for being designated as the principal condominium manager; and (b) designate the sole proprietor as the principal condominium manager. Not a sole proprietor (3) A licensed condominium management provider that is not a sole proprietorship shall, (a) employ at least one licensed condominium manager; and (b) designate, as the principal condominium manager, one of its licensed condominium manag…
- 28Duty to inform Minister
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- 50Financial statements
50 (1) Every licensed condominium management provider shall, when required by the registrar, file a financial statement that shows the matters specified by the registrar and that is signed by its principal condominium manager and certified by a person licensed under the Public Accounting Act, 2004. Confidential (2) The information contained in a financial statement filed under subsection (1) is confidential and no person shall otherwise than in the ordinary course of the person’s duties communicate the information or allow access to the financial statement.
- 29Advice of administrative authority
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- 51Restrictions on employees
51 (1) No licensed condominium management provider shall employ an unlicensed person to perform a function for which licensing is required. Duty of condominium management provider (2) A licensed condominium management provider shall ensure that every condominium manager that the provider employs carries out his or her duties in compliance with this Act and the regulations. Restriction on condominium managers (3) Subject to the regulations, a licensed condominium manager shall not act as a condominium manager unless he or she is employed by a condominium management provider.
- 30Forms and fees
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- 52Disclosure of interest
52 A licensee who, directly or indirectly, has an interest in a contract or transaction to which the client is a party or a proposed contract or transaction to which the client will be a party, shall disclose in writing to the client the nature and extent of the interest, in accordance with the prescribed requirements and in the form determined by the registrar.
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- 53Prohibition re: proxy instruments
53 A licensee, or any person acting on behalf of a licensee, shall not solicit an instrument appointing a proxy for a meeting of owners where the subject matter of the meeting includes, (a) any matter directly related to the licensee; (b) the removal or the election of one or more of the directors of the client; or (c) any other prescribed matter.
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- 54Duty re records
54 (1) Subject to the regulations and subsection (2), every licensee that provides condominium management services to a client shall immediately transfer to the client all documents and records relating to the client upon termination of any contract for the condominium management services provided. Copies (2) Subject to the regulations, a licensee may make and retain a copy of a document or record mentioned in subsection (1) if the licensee requires the copy for purposes relating to the contract or such other purposes as are prescribed. No pressuring (3) No licensee shall retain anything that the licensee is required to transfer to a client under subsection (1) as a means of pressuring the client to fulfil contractual obligations to the licensee.
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- 55False information
55 (1) No licensee shall falsify, assist in falsifying or induce or counsel another person to falsify or assist in falsifying any information or document related to the licensee’s providing of condominium management services. Furnishing information (2) No licensee shall furnish, or induce or counsel another person to furnish, any information or documents related to the licensee’s providing of condominium management services if the information or documents are false or deceptive. Same, assisting (3) No licensee shall assist in furnishing, or induce or counsel another person to assist in furnishing, any information or documents related to the licensee’s providing of condominium management services if the licensee knows that the information or documents are false or deceptive.
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- 56No counselling contraventions
56 No licensee shall counsel, advise or knowingly assist a person to contravene this Act, the Condominium Act, 1998 or any other prescribed Act.
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PART V COMPLAINTS, DISCIPLINE, INSPECTIONS, INvestigations AND ENFORCEMENT
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Complaints and Discipline
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- 57Complaints
57 (1) If the registrar receives a complaint about a licensee, the registrar may request information in relation to the complaint from any licensee. Request for information (2) A request for information under subsection (1) shall indicate the nature of the complaint. Duty to comply with request (3) A licensee who receives a written request for information shall provide the information as soon as practicable. Procedures (4) In handling complaints, the registrar may do any of the following, as appropriate: 1. Attempt to mediate or resolve the complaint. 2. Give the licensee a written warning that if the licensee continues with the activity that led to the complaint, action may be taken against the licensee. 3. Require the principal condominium manager of the licensee to take further educational courses if the licensee is a condominium management provider. 4. Require the licensee to take fu…
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- 58Discipline proceedings
58 (1) A discipline committee is established to hear and determine, in accordance with the prescribed procedures, if a licensee has failed to comply with the code of ethics established under section 77. 2015, c. 28, Sched. 2, s. 58 (1). Appeals committee (2) An appeals committee is established to consider, in accordance with the prescribed procedures, appeals from the discipline committee. 2015, c. 28, Sched. 2, s. 58 (2). Appointment of members (3) The board of the administrative authority or, if there is no administrative authority, the Minister shall appoint the members of the discipline committee and the members of the appeals committee and, in making the appointments, shall ensure that the prescribed requirements for the composition of each committee are met. 2015, c. 28, Sched. 2, s. 58 (3). Result of a determination (4) If the discipline committee makes a determination under subse…
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Inspections and Investigations
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- 59Inspectors
59 (1) The registrar is, by virtue of his or her office, an inspector. Appointment (2) The registrar may appoint persons to be inspectors for the purposes of conducting inspections. Certificate of appointment (3) The registrar shall issue to every inspector a certificate of appointment bearing the registrar’s signature or a facsimile of it. Proof of appointment (4) Every inspector who is conducting an inspection under this Act shall, upon request, produce the certificate of appointment as an inspector.
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- 60Inspections without warrant
60 (1) An inspector may, without a warrant or court order, conduct an inspection in accordance with this section for the purpose of, (a) ensuring compliance with this Act and the regulations; (b) dealing with a complaint under section 57; or (c) ensuring the licensee remains entitled to a licence. Power to enter premises (2) As part of an inspection, an inspector may, without a warrant or court order, enter and inspect, at any reasonable time, any of the following premises, other than any part of the premises used as a dwelling: 1. The business premises of a licensee. 2. A property, as defined in the Condominium Act, 1998, in respect of which a licensee provides condominium management services to the condominium corporation. Powers on inspection (3) While carrying out an inspection, an inspector, (a) is entitled to free access to all money, valuables, documents and records of the person …
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- 61Appointment of investigators
61 (1) The director may appoint persons to be investigators for the purposes of conducting investigations. Certificate of appointment (2) The director shall issue to every investigator a certificate of appointment bearing the director’s signature or a facsimile of it. Proof of appointment (3) Every investigator who is conducting an investigation under this Act shall, upon request, produce the certificate of appointment as an investigator.
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- 62Investigations with warrant
62 (1) Upon application made without notice by an investigator, a justice of the peace may issue a warrant, if satisfied on information under oath that there is reasonable ground for believing that, (a) a person has contravened or is contravening this Act or the regulations or has committed an offence under the law of any jurisdiction that is relevant to the person’s fitness for a licence; and (b) there is, (i) in any building, dwelling, receptacle or place anything relating to the contravention of this Act or the regulations or to the person’s fitness for a licence, or (ii) information or evidence relating to the contravention of this Act or the regulations or the person’s fitness for a licence that may be obtained through the use of an investigative technique or procedure or the doing of anything described in the warrant. 2015, c. 28, Sched. 2, s. 62 (1). Powers under warrant (2) Subje…
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- 63Seizure of things not specified
63 An investigator who is lawfully present in a place pursuant to a warrant or otherwise in the execution of the investigator’s duties may, without a warrant, seize anything in plain view that the investigator believes on reasonable grounds will afford evidence relating to a contravention of this Act or the regulations.
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- 64Searches in exigent circumstances
64 (1) An investigator may exercise any of the powers described in subsection 62 (2) without a warrant if the conditions for obtaining the warrant exist but by reason of exigent circumstances it would be impracticable to obtain the warrant. Dwellings (2) Subsection (1) does not apply to a building or a part of a building that is being used as a dwelling. Use of force (3) The investigator may, in executing any authority given by this section, call upon police officers for assistance and use whatever force is reasonably necessary. Applicability of s. 62 (4) Subsections 62 (8) to (12) apply, with necessary modifications, to a search under this section.
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- 64.1Report when things seized
64.1 (1) An investigator who seizes any thing under the authority of section 62, 63 or 64 shall bring it before a justice of the peace or, if that is not reasonably possible, shall report the seizure to a justice of the peace. 2019, c. 14, Sched. 10, s. 3 (2). Procedure (2) Sections 159 and 160 of the Provincial Offences Act apply with necessary modifications in respect of a thing seized under the authority of section 62, 63 or 64 of this Act, reading the reference in subsection 160 (1) of that Act to a document that a person is about to examine or seize under a search warrant as a reference to a thing that an investigator is about to examine or seize under the authority of section 62, 63 or 64 of this Act. 2019, c. 14, Sched. 10, s. 3 (2). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2019, c. 14, Sched. 10, s. 3 (2) - 10/12/2019
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Orders
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- 65Freeze order
65 (1) If the conditions in subsection (2) are met, the director may in writing, (a) order any person having on deposit or controlling any assets or trust funds of a licensee or former licensee to hold those funds or assets; (b) order a licensee or former licensee to refrain from withdrawing any asset or trust fund from a person having it on deposit or controlling it; or (c) order a licensee or former licensee to hold any asset or trust fund of a client or other person in trust for the person entitled to it. 2015, c. 28, Sched. 2, s. 65 (1). Conditions (2) The director may make an order under subsection (1) if the director believes that it is advisable for the protection of the clients of a licensee or former licensee and, (a) a search warrant has been issued under this Act; or (b) criminal proceedings or proceedings in relation to a contravention under this Act or under any other Act ar…
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- 66Freeze orders, non-licensees
66 (1) The director may make an order described in subsection (2) in respect of the money or assets of a person who is not licensed under this Act and who is alleged to have engaged in activities for which licensing is required under this Act at a time when the person was not licensed to do so if, (a) the director receives an affidavit in which it is alleged, and in which facts are set out supporting the allegation, that the person who is not licensed under this Act, (i) is subject to criminal proceedings or proceedings in relation to a contravention under this Act or any other Act that are about to be or have been instituted against the person in connection with or arising out of activities for which licensing is required under this Act, or (ii) owns a building, dwelling, receptacle or place, or carries on activities in a building, dwelling, receptacle or place, in respect of which a se…
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- 67Compliance orders
67 (1) If it appears to the director that a person is not complying with this Act or the regulations or an order made under this Act, the director may apply to the Superior Court of Justice for an order directing that person to comply, and, upon the application, the court may make the order that the court thinks fit. Same (2) Subsection (1) applies in addition to any other procedures that may be available to the director, whether or not the director has exercised his or her rights under the procedures. Appeal (3) An appeal lies to the Divisional Court from an order made under subsection (1).
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Offences
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- 68Offence
68 (1) A person or entity is guilty of an offence if the person or entity, (a) furnishes false information in any application under this Act or in any statement or return required under this Act; (b) fails to comply with any order, direction or other requirement under this Act, other than an order made under section 58; or (c) contravenes or fails to comply with any section of this Act or the regulations made under the Act, other than a code of ethics established under section 77. 2015, c. 28, Sched. 2, s. 68 (1); 2020, c. 14, Sched. 2, s. 6. Condominium management providers (2) An officer or director of a condominium management provider who fails to take reasonable care to prevent the provider from committing an offence mentioned in subsection (1) is guilty of an offence. 2015, c. 28, Sched. 2, s. 68 (2). Penalties (3) A person or entity that is convicted of an offence under this Act is…
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- 69Orders for compensation, restitution
69 (1) If a person or entity is convicted of an offence under section 68, the court making the conviction may, in addition to any other penalty, order the person or entity convicted to pay compensation or make restitution. If insurance has paid (2) If an order is made in the favour of a person or entity under subsection (1) and that person or entity has already received compensation or restitution from an insurer, the person or entity ordered to pay the compensation or make restitution shall deliver the amount to the insurer.
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- 70Default in payment of fines
70 (1) If a fine payable as a result of a conviction for an offence under section 68 is in default for at least 60 days, the director may disclose to a consumer reporting agency the name of the defaulter, the amount of the fine and the date the fine went into default. If payment made (2) Within 10 days after the director has received notice that the fine has been paid in full, the director shall inform the consumer reporting agency of the payment.
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- 71Liens and charges
71 (1) If a fine payable as a result of a conviction for an offence under section 68 is in default for at least 60 days, the director may by order create a lien against the property of the person or entity that is liable to pay the fine. Liens on personal property (2) If the lien created by the director under subsection (1) relates to personal property, (a) the Personal Property Security Act, except Part V, applies with necessary modifications to the lien, despite clause 4 (1) (a) of that Act; (b) the lien shall be deemed to be a security interest that has attached for the purposes of the Personal Property Security Act; and (c) the director may perfect the security interest mentioned in clause (b) for the purposes of the Personal Property Security Act by the registration of a financing statement under that Act. Liens and charges on real property (3) If the lien created by the director un…
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PART VI GENERAL
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- 72Confidentiality
72 (1) A person who obtains information in the course of exercising a power or carrying out a duty related to the administration of this Act or the regulations shall preserve secrecy with respect to the information and shall not communicate the information to any person except, (a) as is required in connection with a proceeding under this Act or in connection with the administration of this Act or the regulations; (b) to a ministry, department or agency of a government engaged in the administration of legislation similar to this Act or legislation that protects consumers or to any other entity to which the administration of legislation similar to this Act or legislation that protects consumers has been assigned; (c) as authorized under the Regulatory Modernization Act, 2007; (d) to a prescribed entity or organization, if the purpose of the communication is consumer protection; (e) to a l…
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- 73Service
73 (1) Any notice, order or request is sufficiently given or served if it is, (a) delivered personally; (b) sent by registered mail; or (c) sent by another manner if the sender can prove receipt of the notice, order or request. Deemed service (2) If service is made by registered mail, the service shall be deemed to be made on the third day after the day of mailing unless the person on whom service is being made establishes that the person did not, acting in good faith, through absence, accident, illness or other cause beyond the person’s control, receive the notice, order or request until a later date. Exception (3) Despite subsections (1) and (2), the Tribunal may order any other method of service it considers appropriate in the circumstances.
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- 74Fees
74 (1) The Minister may, by order, establish fees that are payable under this Act in respect of a licence, a renewal of a licence, late filings and other administrative matters. Exception (2) Subsection (1) does not apply if there is an administrative authority. Legislation Act, 2006, Part III (3) An order made under this section is not a regulation for the purposes of Part III (Regulations) of the Legislation Act, 2006.
- [s64]
- 75Certificate as evidence
75 (1) For all purposes in any proceeding, a statement purporting to be certified by the director is, without proof of the office or signature of the director, admissible in evidence as proof, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, of the facts stated in it in relation to, (a) the licensing or non-licensing of any person; (b) the filing or non-filing of any document or material required or permitted to be filed with the registrar; (c) the time when the facts upon which the proceedings are based first came to the knowledge of the director; or (d) any other matter pertaining to licensing or non-licensing of persons or to filing or non-filing of information. Proof of document (2) Any document made under this Act that purports to be signed by the director or a certified copy of the document is admissible in evidence in any proceeding as proof, in the absence of evidence to the contrary,…
- [s65]
- 76Information concerning licensees
76 (1) As required by regulation, the registrar shall make available to the public the names of licensees and other information, as prescribed, in respect of licensees. Same (2) The names of licensees shall be made available in the prescribed form and manner and with the information that is prescribed.
- [s66]
PART VII REGULATIONS
- 57.
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- 77Minister’s regulations
77 (1) The Minister may make regulations, (a) establishing a code of ethics for the purposes of subsection 58 (1); (b) governing the jurisdiction and procedures of any committee established under this Act; (c) respecting any matter that is delegated by the Lieutenant Governor in Council to the Minister under paragraph 26 of subsection 78 (1). 2015, c. 28, Sched. 2, s. 77 (1). Code of ethics (2) A regulation under clause (1) (c) may be made as part of the code of ethics established under clause (1) (a). 2015, c. 28, Sched. 2, s. 77 (2). Delegation (2.1) Despite subsection 3 (4) of the Safety and Consumer Statutes Administration Act, 1996, the Minister may, by regulation, delegate to the board of the administrative authority the power to make some or all of the regulations under subsection (1), subject to the approval of the Minister. 2020, c. 14, Sched. 2, s. 7. Approval (2.2) The Ministe…
- [s68]
- 78Lieutenant Governor in Council regulations
78 (1) The Lieutenant Governor in Council may make regulations, 1. defining, for the purposes of this Act and the regulations, any word or expression that is used in this Act but not defined in this Act; 2. specifying any matter or thing that this Act describes as being prescribed or done in accordance with the regulations; 3. exempting any person or class of persons or class of activities from any provision of this Act or the regulations and attaching conditions to an exemption; 4. respecting applications for a licence or a renewal of licence; 5. governing educational and examination requirements for applicants for a licence, applicants for a renewal of licence and licensees, including, i. requiring applicants for a licence, applicants for a renewal of licence and licensees to meet educational requirements that the board of the administrative authority, the Minister, the director or the…
- [s69]
Part viii (OMITTED)
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- 79
79 Omitted (provides for amendments to this Act).
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Part ix (OMITTED)
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- 80-82
80-82 Omitted (amends, repeals or revokes other legislation).
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Part x (OMITTED)
- 63.
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- 83
83 Omitted (provides for coming into force of provisions of this Act). 2017, c. 20, Sched. 8, s. 147. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2017, c. 20, Sched. 8, s. 147 - 14/11/2017
- [s75]
- 84
84 Omitted (enacts short title of this Act). ______________
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- 65.
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- 77.
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- 78.
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