Bill C-14 explained in plain English
An Act to amend the Electricity and Gas Inspection Act and the Weights and Measures Act
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Short answer
The bill amends the Electricity and Gas Inspection Act to rename it as the Fairness at the Pumps Act, expand definitions of meters, clarify inspector powers, introduce administrative penalties, and set fines for violations.
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The bill amends the Electricity and Gas Inspection Act to rename it as the Fairness at the Pumps Act, expand definitions of meters, clarify inspector powers, introduce administrative penalties, and set fines for violations.
The bill amends the Electricity and Gas Inspection Act (now renamed the Fairness at the Pumps Act) to clarify definitions, expand inspector powers, and introduce administrative penalties. Key changes include: 1. Renaming the Act: The long title is updated to focus on electricity and gas meters and supplies. 2. Definition of 'meter': Expanded to include any apparatus used for measurement. 3. Inspector Authority: Clarifies that inspectors designated by the Minister cannot use powers from subsection 29.12(1). Adds new sections about administrative monetary penalties and the Governor-in-Council's power to set penalties. 4. Penalties: Introduces fines up to $20,000 for violations (summary conviction) and up to $25,000 plus 2 years imprisonment for offenses. Prohibits using devices unless they meet standards. 5. Procedural Changes: Replaces terms like 'inspected' with 'examined' in multiple sections. Clarifies that a single proceeding (administrative or criminal) is the only option for violations. 6. Entry Authority: Allows inspectors to enter premises for verification, with specific conditions. The Act comes into force on a day fixed by the Governor-in-Council.
- Renames the Electricity and Gas Inspection Act to the Fairness at the Pumps Act.
- Defines 'meter' to include any apparatus used for measurement.
- Adds administrative monetary penalties and grants the Governor-in-Council power to set penalties.
- Sets fines up to $20,000 for violations and up to $25,000 plus 2 years imprisonment for offenses.
- Clarifies that inspectors designated by the Minister cannot use certain powers from subsection 29.12(1).
- Replaces terms like 'inspected' with 'examined' in multiple sections.
- Prohibits using devices unless they meet specified standards.
- Allows inspectors to enter premises for verification under specific conditions.
- Inspectors designated by the Minister
- Traders using devices for measurement
- Owners or possessors of meters or measurement devices
- Courts handling violations or offenses under the Act
- Some amendments (e.g., subsection 16(1), section 26(3)) are incomplete in the provided text.
- The exact content of replaced sections (e.g., section 32, 34) is not fully detailed.
- The commencement date is set by the Governor-in-Council, which is not specified in the text.
The Act is now titled to focus on electricity and gas meters and supplies.
An 'inspector' is now defined as someone designated under subsection 16 of the Electricity and Gas Inspection Act.
New sections allow the government to set fines and penalties for violations.
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