Oil, Gas and Salt Resources Act

1 (1) In this Act, “Board” means the Ontario Energy Board; (“Commission”) “correlative rights” means the right of every owner of a property in a pool of oil or gas to produce from that property the owner’s proportionate share of the oil or gas, or both, in the pool; (“droit corrélatif”) “facility” means any work used to store, process or transport any substance produced from or injected into a well; (“installation”) “gas” means a mixture containing hydrocarbons that is located in or recovered from an underground reservoir and that is gaseous at the temperature and pressure under which its volume is measured or estimated; (“gaz”) “inspector” means an inspector or officer appointed for the purposes of this Act and the regulations; (“inspecteur”) “justice” has the same meaning as in subsection 1 (1) of the Provincial Offences Act; (“juge”) “licence” means a licence issued under this Act; (“…

2 (1) The Minister may appoint inspectors for the purpose of this Act and the regulations. 1996, c. 30, s. 58. Certificate of appointment and identification (2) The Minister shall issue to every inspector a certificate of his or her appointment and identification. R.S.O. 1990, c. P.12, s. 2 (2). Validity of certificate (3) A certificate purporting to bear the signature of the Minister shall be deemed to have been signed by the Minister. R.S.O. 1990, c. P.12, s. 2 (3). Production of certificate (4) Every inspector, in the execution of any of his or her duties under this Act and the regulations, shall produce his or her certificate of appointment upon request. R.S.O. 1990, c. P.12, s. 2 (4). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1996, c. 30, s. 58 - 27/06/1997

3 (1) An inspector may, for the purpose of carrying out his or her duties under this Act and the regulations, (a) subject to subsection (3), enter in or upon any premises at any time without a warrant for the purpose of determining whether this Act is being complied with and authorize any other person acting under the inspector’s direction to enter the premises, with or without the inspector, for the purpose of assisting the inspector; (b) take up or use at any time any work or part thereof; (c) require the production of any drawing or specification of a work or any part thereof or any licence, permit, record or report and may inspect, and make copies of, the same and may require information from any person concerning any matter related to a work or part thereof or the handling or use thereof; (c.1) require the operator of a work to make such examinations, tests or inquiries as may be ne…

3.1 (1) An inspector may obtain a search warrant under Part VIII of the Provincial Offences Act in respect of an offence under this Act. 2010, c. 16, Sched. 10, s. 3 (3). Access to premises (2) When executing the warrant, an inspector may pass through or over any land, other than the area surrounding a dwelling, without being liable to trespass or any other action in relation to the land, in order to gain access to the building, other place or vehicle that are subject to inspection under this section, if, (a) it is necessary to do so in order to gain the access or to gain the access in a timely manner; and (b) it is impractical to use any other means to gain the access. 2010, c. 16, Sched. 10, s. 3 (3). Use of force (3) The inspector named in a warrant mentioned in this section may use as much force as is reasonably necessary to execute the warrant. 2010, c. 16, Sched. 10, s. 3 (3). Sect…

3.2 (1) For the purpose of this Act or the regulations, an inspector may stop a vehicle, boat or aircraft if the inspector has reasonable grounds to believe that stopping the vehicle, boat or aircraft, would assist in determining whether there is compliance with this Act and the regulations. 2010, c. 16, Sched. 10, s. 3 (3). Duty to stop (2) On the inspector’s signal to stop, the operator of the vehicle, boat or aircraft shall immediately stop and produce for inspection any document or other thing requested by the inspector. 2010, c. 16, Sched. 10, s. 3 (3). Stop signals (3) For the purpose of subsection (2), signals to stop include, (a) intermittent flashes of red light, in the case of a vehicle; (b) intermittent flashes of blue light in the case of a boat; and (c) a hand signal to stop, in the case of a vehicle or boat. 2010, c. 16, Sched. 10, s. 3 (3). Section Amendments with date in …

3.3 (1) An inspector who is lawfully in a building or other place may, without a warrant, seize any thing the inspector believes on reasonable grounds, (a) has been used in the commission of an offence under this Act; or (b) will afford evidence of the commission of an offence under this Act. 2010, c. 16, Sched. 10, s. 3 (3). Presence pursuant to warrant (2) If the inspector is in the building or other place pursuant to a warrant, subsection (1) applies to the thing, whether or not it is specified in the warrant. 2010, c. 16, Sched. 10, s. 3 (3). Safekeeping (3) An inspector shall deliver any thing that the inspector seizes to a person authorized by the Minister for safekeeping, unless the thing is required to be carried before a justice by a search warrant issued under Part VIII of the Provincial Offences Act. 2010, c. 16, Sched. 10, s. 3 (3); 2025, c. 17, Sched. 3, s. 2. Return of seiz…

3.4 (1) An inspector may arrest without warrant a person the inspector believes on reasonable grounds is committing, has committed or is preparing to commit an offence under this Act. 2010, c. 16, Sched. 10, s. 3 (3). Use of force (2) An inspector may use as much force as is reasonably necessary to make an arrest under this section. 2010, c. 16, Sched. 10, s. 3 (3). Release (3) An inspector who arrests a person under this section shall, as soon as practicable, release the person from custody, unless the inspector has reasonable grounds to believe that, (a) it is necessary in the public interest for the person arrested to be detained, having regard to all the circumstances, including the need to, (i) establish the identity of the person, (ii) secure or preserve evidence of or relating to the offence, or (iii) prevent the continuation or repetition of the offence or the commission of anoth…

4 (1) No person shall hinder, obstruct, molest or interfere with or attempt to hinder, obstruct, molest or interfere with an inspector in the exercise of a power or the performance of a duty under this Act and the regulations. R.S.O. 1990, c. P.12, s. 4 (1). Assistance of inspector (2) Every person shall furnish all necessary means in his or her power to facilitate any entry, inspection, examination or inquiry by an inspector in the exercise of his or her powers and duties under this Act and the regulations. R.S.O. 1990, c. P.12, s. 4 (2). Refusal to produce records or make examinations (3) No person shall neglect or refuse to, (a) produce a licence, permit, drawing, specification, record or report as required by an inspector under clause 3 (1) (c); or (b) make an examination, test or inquiry, or report on an examination, test or inquiry, as required by an inspector under clause 3 (1) (c…

5 (1) An inspector shall not publish, disclose or communicate to any person any information, record, report or statement acquired, furnished, obtained, made or received under the powers conferred under this Act and the regulations except, (a) for the purposes of carrying out his or her duties under this Act and the regulations; or (b) as authorized under the Regulatory Modernization Act, 2007. 2007, c. 4, s. 38. Compellability in civil suit (2) An inspector is not a compellable witness in a civil suit or proceeding respecting any information, record, report, statement, or test acquired, furnished, obtained, made or received under the powers conferred under this Act and the regulations. R.S.O. 1990, c. P.12, s. 5 (2). Exception (3) The Minister may disclose or publish information, material, statements or result of a test acquired, furnished, obtained or made under the powers conferred und…

6 Repealed: 2017, c. 8, Sched. 23, s. 2. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2017, c. 8, Sched. 23, s. 2 - 17/05/2017

7 (1) Where an inspector finds that any provision of this Act or the regulations is being contravened, the inspector may give to the person whom he or she believes to be the contravener, his or her supervisor or foreman or any of them an order in writing directing compliance with such provision and may require the order to be carried out forthwith or within such time as the inspector specifies. R.S.O. 1990, c. P.12, s. 7 (1). Idem (2) Where an inspector gives an order under this section, the order shall contain sufficient information to specify the nature of the contravention. R.S.O. 1990, c. P.12, s. 7 (2). Direction that work not to be used (3) An inspector who gives an order under this section with respect to a work may include in the order a direction that the work shall not be used until the order is complied with. 2023, c. 9, Sched. 23, s. 3. (4), (5) Repealed: 2023, c. 9, Sched. 2…

7.0.1 An inspector may, in writing, order the operator of a well to plug the well or decommission a facility within such time as the inspector considers appropriate if, (a) the inspector is of the opinion that the well or facility represents a hazard to the public or to the environment; or (b) any activity relating to the well or facility has been suspended. 2006, c. 19, Sched. P, s. 4 (7); 2023, c. 9, Sched. 23, s. 4. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1996, c. 30, s. 62 - 27/06/1997 2006, c. 19, Sched. P, s. 4 (7) - 22/06/2006 2023, c. 9, Sched. 23, s. 4 - 08/06/2023

7.0.1.1 If an inspector has reasonable grounds to believe that a work is about to become a hazard to the public or to the environment, the inspector may, in writing, order an operator of the work, the supervisor or foreperson of an operator, or any of them, to do any of the following with respect to the work: 1. To assess the potential hazard or to decrease or eliminate the likelihood of the hazard occurring and to make a written report to the inspector on the actions taken. 2. To develop a plan or procedure to assess the potential hazard or to decrease or eliminate the likelihood of the hazard occurring, to implement the plan or procedure and to provide to the inspector a copy of the plan or procedure and a written report on the actions taken to implement the plan or procedure. 3. To ensure the appropriate equipment, material and personnel are available to assess the potential hazard or…

7.0.1.2 (1) An inspector may affix a tag to a work if the inspector makes any of the following orders with respect to the work: 1. An order under section 7 that includes a direction under subsection 7 (3). 2. An order under section 7.0.1. 3. An order under paragraph 5 of section 7.0.1.1. 2023, c. 9, Sched. 23, s. 5. Notification of affixing tags (2) An inspector who affixes a tag to a work in accordance with subsection (1) shall notify, in writing, an operator of the work or a person who appears to be in charge of the work of the affixing of the tag. 2023, c. 9, Sched. 23, s. 5. Use of tagged work (3) If a tag is affixed to a work, no person shall, (a) use the work; or (b) knowingly remove oil or gas from, or supply oil or gas to, the work. 2023, c. 9, Sched. 23, s. 5. No removal of tag (4) No person, other than an inspector, shall remove a tag affixed to a work. 2023, c. 9, Sched. 23, s…

7.0.1.3 (1) The Minister may, in the circumstances described in subsection (2), take or cause to be taken any action to prevent, decrease or eliminate a hazard to the public or to the environment with respect to a work. 2025, c. 17, Sched. 3, s. 3. Circumstances re Minister’s actions (2) The circumstances referred to in subsection (1) are, (a) the work is subject to an order made under section 7, 7.0.1, or 7.0.1.1 issued to one or more operators and the order had not been complied with within the time specified in the order; (b) in the opinion of the Minister, the work has become a hazard to the public or to the environment; and (c) one or more of the following applies to any of the operators mentioned in clause (a): (i) An operator of the work has made an assignment in bankruptcy or has commenced or been the subject of a proceeding under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (Canada) or the…

7.0.2 (1) Any person who considers himself, herself or itself aggrieved by an order of an inspector made under section 7, 7.0.1 or 7.0.1.1 may appeal to the Minister within 30 days after the order is made, by giving the Minister a written notice setting out the grounds for the appeal. 2002, c. 18, Sched. L, s. 6 (1); 2023, c. 9, Sched. 23, s. 6. Minister’s designee (2) The Minister may designate, as the Minister’s designee for the purpose of disposing of an appeal under this section, (a) one individual; (b) two individuals; (c) any odd number of individuals greater than one; or (d) an agency, a board or a commission. 2002, c. 18, Sched. L, s. 6 (1). Where two or more individuals (3) If the Minister designates two individuals, they shall act unanimously, and if the Minister designates any odd number of individuals greater than one, they shall act by majority vote. 2002, c. 18, Sched. L, s…

7.1 (1) The Minister may, by order, (a) establish a spacing unit by designating a surface area and the subsurface beneath the surface area as a spacing unit; (b) amend or revoke a designation of a spacing unit; and (c) specify where wells may be located within a spacing unit. 1994, c. 27, s. 131 (2). Not regulation (2) An order under subsection (1) is not a regulation within the meaning of Part III (Regulations) of the Legislation Act, 2006. 1994, c. 27, s. 131 (2); 2006, c. 21, Sched. F, s. 136 (1). (3) Repealed: 2006, c. 19, Sched. P, s. 4 (8). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1994, c. 27, s. 131 (2) - 09/12/1994 2006, c. 19, Sched. P, s. 4 (8) - 22/06/2006; 2006, c. 21, Sched. F, s. 136 (1) - 25/07/2007

8 (1) The Tribunal may order that, (a) the oil or gas interests within a spacing unit be joined for the purpose of drilling or operating an oil or gas well; (b) management of the drilling or operation be carried out by the person, persons or class of persons named or described in the order; and (c) the costs and benefits of the drilling or operation within the spacing unit be apportioned in the manner specified in the order. 2002, c. 18, Sched. L, s. 6 (2); 2017, c. 8, Sched. 17, s. 9 (4). Joining of interests, unitization order (2) The Tribunal may order that, (a) the oil or gas interests within a unit area containing a pool, part of a pool, an oil or gas field or part of an oil or gas field be joined for the purpose of drilling or operating oil or gas wells; (b) management of the drilling or operation be carried out by the person, persons or class of persons named or described in the o…

9 Repealed: 1996, c. 30, s. 63. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1996, c. 30, s. 63 - 27/06/1997

10 (1) No person shall drill, operate, deepen, alter or enter a well, or engage in any other activity on or in a well, except in accordance with a licence. 1996, c. 30, s. 64. Exception (1.1) Despite subsection (1), in the prescribed circumstances, a person who meets any prescribed qualifications, may drill, operate, deepen, alter or enter a well or engage in any other activity on or in a well without a licence if the person does so in accordance with such terms, conditions, restrictions and requirements as may be prescribed. 2019, c. 14, Sched. 15, s. 47 (1). Compliance (1.2) A person who is authorized to engage in activities in connection with a well without a licence under subsection (1.1) shall comply with any applicable requirements under the Act and the regulations and any prescribed terms, conditions, restrictions and requirements and shall do so until such time as another person …

10.1 (1) No person shall transfer a licence relating to a well or a permit issued under this Act without the written consent of the Minister. 2006, c. 19, Sched. P, s. 4 (9). Appeal to Tribunal (2) A person who considers himself, herself or itself aggrieved by the Minister’s refusal of consent to a transfer under subsection (1) may appeal it to the Tribunal. 1996, c. 30, s. 64; 2017, c. 8, Sched. 17, s. 9 (5). Notice of appeal (2.1) An appeal under subsection (2) shall be commenced by a notice of appeal, setting out the grounds for the appeal, which is to be filed with the Tribunal and submitted to the Minister within 30 days after the Minister’s refusal. 2019, c. 14, Sched. 15, s. 48. Hearing (3) The Tribunal shall hold a hearing into the matter and report to the Minister on it. 1996, c. 30, s. 64; 2017, c. 8, Sched. 17, s. 9 (5). Minister entitled to be heard (3.1) The Minister is enti…

10.2 (1) No person shall erect, locate or construct a building or structure of a type prescribed by the regulations within 75 metres of a well or facility unless the well or facility has been decommissioned in accordance with this Act and the regulations. 2006, c. 33, Sched. W, s. 1. Unlicensed wells and facilities (2) Subsection (1) does not apply if, (a) the well or facility is not licensed or activities in connection with the well are not authorized under subsection 10 (1.1); and (b) the well or facility is not located on the same property as the building or structure. 2006, c. 33, Sched. W, s. 1; 2019, c. 14, Sched. 15, s. 49. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2006, c. 19, Sched. P, s. 4 (11) - 22/06/2006; 2006, c. 33, Sched. W, s. 1 - 20/12/2006 2019, c. 14, Sched. 15, s. 49 - 10/12/2019

11 (1) No person who is engaged in any of the following projects, activities or undertakings shall use a well to access an area, including an underground geological formation, and inject any substance into the area, unless the person holds a permit to do so: 1. A project to enhance the recovery of oil, gas or formation water. 2. A project to inject, store or withdraw oil, gas or another prescribed substance. 3. A project to dispose of oil field fluid. 4. Any other prescribed project, activity or undertaking. 5. A compressed air energy storage project that is prescribed, or any part or portion of such a project as may be prescribed. 6. A project designated as a special project under section 11.1. 2017, c. 8, Sched. 23, s. 3; 2023, c. 9, Sched. 23, s. 7. (1.1) Repealed: 2023, c. 2, Sched. 5, s. 2. Referral to Board (2) If the point of injection proposed in an application for a permit under…

11.1 (1) The Minister may issue to a person a designation designating a project as a special project. 2023, c. 9, Sched. 23, s. 8. Same, term of designation (2) A designation of a special project may include the term of the designation. 2023, c. 9, Sched. 23, s. 8. Same, varying term (3) The Minister may vary the term of the designation. 2023, c. 9, Sched. 23, s. 8. Same, transfer of designation (4) A designation may be transferred, but only if the Minister consents to the transfer and the prescribed requirements have been met. 2023, c. 9, Sched. 23, s. 8. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2023, c. 9, Sched. 23, s. 8 - 01/01/2024

11.2 In order for a project to be designated as a special project under section 11.1, the following requirements must be met: 1. The purpose of the project must be to test, assess, pilot or demonstrate a technology, method or activity that is new or innovative to Ontario. 1.1 The project must not include performing any activities that are, under the Geologic Carbon Storage Act, 2025, prohibited or prohibited except under the authority of a research and evaluation permit or storage permit issued under that Act. 2. There is a reasonable expectation, in the opinion of the Minister, that it will be possible to design, construct, operate and decommission the project in a manner that protects public safety and the environment. 3. The project must use, or intend to use, at least one existing well or proposed well to access underground geological formations of Cambrian or more recent age. 4. Any…

11.3 The following requirements apply to a person making a request to be issued a designation designating a project as a special project under section 11.1: 1. The person must meet any prescribed eligibility requirements. 2. The request must be in writing. 3. The request must include the following: i. A description of the project, including the purpose of the project, the wells, proposed wells and other works that will be used in the project and the location of the project. ii. A description of how the project meets the requirements referred to in section 11.2. iii. A description of how the person who is making the request meets the requirements referred to in paragraph 1. iv. Any other prescribed requirements. 4. The request must not include performing any activities that are, under the Geologic Carbon Storage Act, 2025, prohibited or prohibited except under the authority of a research …

11.4 (1) The Minister may exempt a special project designated under section 11.1, or any part or aspect of such a project, from any requirement under this Act or the regulations or substitute any requirement in place of a requirement under this Act or the regulations if the Minister is of the opinion that, (a) a requirement is not suitable or another requirement should apply with respect to the special project; and (b) public safety and the environment will be adequately protected despite the exemption or substitution. 2023, c. 9, Sched. 23, s. 8. Same (2) Any exemption or substitution of a requirement referred to in subsection (1) shall be included in, (a) the designation of the special project; or (b) the terms and conditions of a licence or permit issued with respect to the special project. 2023, c. 9, Sched. 23, s. 8. Exception, certain works (3) A designation under section 11.1 may …

11.5 No person shall use a well for a special project designated under section 11.1 unless such a use is expressly allowed by a licence or permit relating to the well. 2023, c. 9, Sched. 23, s. 8. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2023, c. 9, Sched. 23, s. 8 - 01/01/2024

11.6 After the term for a special project designated under section 11.1 ends, (a) any well which forms part of the special project continues to be a well for the purposes of this Act and the regulations; and (b) any other work which forms part of the special project continues to be a work for the purposes of this Act and the regulations if the work, or the use of the work, meets the prescribed conditions. 2023, c. 9, Sched. 23, s. 8. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2023, c. 9, Sched. 23, s. 8 - 01/01/2024

12 Every operator shall take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances to ensure that the operator’s employees and agents comply with this Act and the regulations. R.S.O. 1990, c. P.12, s. 12.

13 (1) Subject to section 40 of the Ontario Energy Board Act, 1998, the Minister may, in his or her discretion, with or without an examination of the applicant, grant a licence or permit, and the Minister may, in so doing, impose such terms and conditions, whether of a pecuniary nature or otherwise, and such duties and liabilities as the Minister in his or her discretion considers proper, but before granting a licence or permit the Minister may, and if requested by the applicant shall, (a) refer the matter to the Tribunal, in which case the Tribunal shall hold a hearing before reporting to the Minister; or (b) if the Minister is of the opinion that the matter may affect operations within an area designated as a gas storage area under the Ontario Energy Board Act, 1998, refer the matter to the Board, in which case the Board may hold a hearing, but is not required to do so, before reportin…

13.1 (1) In making a decision with respect to a person under section 10.1, 11.1 or 13, the Minister may consider whether the person has been convicted of an offence under this Act or has failed to comply with this Act or the regulations or any orders made under this Act. 2023, c. 9, Sched. 23, s. 9. Same, corporations (2) If the person is a corporation, the Minister may also consider whether any of the officers and directors of the corporation have been convicted of an offence under this Act or have failed to comply with this Act or the regulations or any orders made under this Act. 2023, c. 9, Sched. 23, s. 9 (1). Same, individuals (3) If the person is an individual, the Minister may also consider whether the individual was a director or officer of a corporation at the time the corporation was convicted of an offence under this Act or failed to comply with this Act or the regulations or…

14 (1) If an act or failure to act by the holder of a licence or permit is an offence under section 19, the Minister may suspend or cancel the licence or permit, but before doing so the Minister may, and if requested by the holder shall, (a) refer the matter to the Tribunal, in which case the Tribunal shall hold a hearing before reporting to the Minister; or (b) if the Minister is of the opinion that the matter may affect operations within an area designated as a gas storage area under the Ontario Energy Board Act, 1998, refer the matter to the Board, in which case the Board may hold a hearing, but is not required to do so, before reporting to the Minister. 2023, c. 9, Sched. 23, s. 10 (1). Notice of proposal (2) If the Minister proposes to suspend or cancel a licence or permit under subsection (1), the Minister shall provide to the holder of the licence or permit a written notice of the…

15 If the Tribunal or Board submits a report to the Minister pursuant to section 13 or 14, the Tribunal or Board shall send a copy of the report to each of the parties within 10 days after the report is submitted to the Minister. 2001, c. 9, Sched. K, s. 4 (3); 2017, c. 8, Sched. 17, s. 9 (8). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2001, c. 9, Sched. K, s. 4 (3) - 29/06/2001 2017, c. 8, Sched. 17, s. 9 (8) - 01/04/2018

16 (1) The Minister shall establish in writing a trust to be known in English as the Oil, Gas and Salt Resources Trust and in French as Fonds des ressources en pétrole, en gaz et en sel. 1996, c. 30, s. 67. Terms of Trust (2) The Trust shall provide for the following matters, on such terms and conditions as may be specified by the Minister: 1. The funding of information management relating to oil, gas and salt resources. 2. The funding of research, surveys and laboratory facilities and operations relating to, i. oil or gas exploration, drilling or production, ii. the storage of oil, gas and other hydrocarbons in geological formations, iii. the disposal of oil field fluid in geological formations, and iv. solution mining. 3. Such other matters as may be specified by the Minister. 1996, c. 30, s. 67. Trustee (3) The Minister shall appoint a person who is not employed by the Crown as truste…

17 (1) The Lieutenant Governor in Council may make regulations, (a) for the conservation of oil or gas; (a.1) prescribing substances for the purposes of clause (b) of the definition of “well” in subsection 1 (1); (a.2) prescribing substances for the purposes of paragraph 2 of subsection 11 (1); (a.3) prescribing projects, activities or undertakings for the purposes of paragraph 4 of subsection 11 (1); (a.4) prescribing compressed air energy storage projects, or parts or portions of such projects, for the purposes of clause (b.1) of the definition of “well” in subsection 1 (1) and for the purposes of paragraph 5 of subsection 11 (1); (b) prohibiting persons from drilling wells in specified areas and underground geological formations and specifying those areas and formations; (c) prohibiting persons from doing one or more of the following in specified areas and underground geological forma…

17.1 (1) The Minister may establish and charge a fee for applications under this Act. 1996, c. 30, s. 69. Forms (2) The Minister may approve forms for the purposes of this Act and provide for their use. 1996, c. 30, s. 69. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1996, c. 30, s. 69 - 27/06/1997

17.1.1 (1) Any document that is required or permitted to be issued, given, submitted or otherwise provided by this Act or by a regulation, and that is sent by regular or registered mail, courier, fax or email, shall be deemed to have been received by the intended recipient in accordance with the following rules: 1. If the document is sent by the Minister or Ministry by regular or registered mail or by courier to the recipient’s most recent address shown on the Ministry’s records, the document shall be deemed to have been received, i. on the fifth day after the day the document is mailed or received by the courier if no person has signed for the document before that day, or ii. if a person signs for the document before the day referred to in subparagraph i, on the day of the signature. 2. If the document is sent by the Minister or Ministry by fax or by email to the recipient’s most recent…

17.2 (1) No action or civil proceeding shall be instituted against an employee or agent of the Crown, or any person designated under subsection 7.0.2 (2), for any act done in good faith in the execution or intended execution of a power or duty under this Act or for any alleged neglect or default in the execution in good faith of such a power or duty. 2017, c. 8, Sched. 23, s. 6. Crown remains liable (2) Despite subsection 8 (3) of the Crown Liability and Proceedings Act, 2019, subsection (1) does not relieve the Crown of liability in respect of a tort committed by a person mentioned in subsection (1) to which it would otherwise be subject. 2017, c. 8, Sched. 23, s. 6; 2019, c. 7, Sched. 17, s. 129. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2017, c. 8, Sched. 23, s. 6 - 17/05/2017 2019, c. 7, Sched. 17, s. 129 - 01/07/2019

18 (1) In the event of conflict between this Act and any other general or special Act, this Act, subject only to the Geologic Carbon Storage Act, 2025 and the Ontario Energy Board Act, 1998, prevails. R.S.O. 1990, c. P.12, s. 18 (1); 1998, c. 15, Sched. E, s. 24 (4); 2025, c. 17, Sched. 2, s. 67 (5). Idem, with by-laws (2) This Act and the regulations prevail over any municipal by-law. R.S.O. 1990, c. P.12, s. 18 (2). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1998, c. 15, Sched. E, s. 24 (4) - 07/11/1998 2025, c. 17, Sched. 2, s. 67 (5) - 01/01/2026

19 (1) No person shall, (a) contravene or fail to comply with an order of an inspector or the Tribunal; (a.1) contravene or fail to comply with an order made by the court under subsection (3.2); (b) knowingly make a false statement or provide false information in a document or other form of communication required under this Act or the regulations; (c) fail to carry out the instructions of an inspector; (d) unlawfully tamper or interfere with a work or part of a work; (d.1) cause or permit a project, activity or undertaking involving the injection, storage or withdrawal of a substance prescribed for the purposes of clause (b) of the definition of “well” in subsection 1 (1) or paragraph 2 of subsection 11 (1) to be operated in a manner that results in a hazard to public safety or to the natural environment as defined in the Environmental Protection Act; (d.2) cause or permit a project, act…

20 Repealed: 2017, c. 8, Sched. 23, s. 8. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2017, c. 8, Sched. 23, s. 8 - 17/05/2017 ______________