Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Under the current act, the powers of a parks officer currently, they can order a person to desist from an action or a conduct if in the opinion of that officer: 1) it's dangerous to life or property; 2) interferes unduly with the enjoyment of the park by others; 3) bothers or damages the natural environment in the park. So they can issue these orders, but what we are trying to do is provide an additional tool, more teeth, a $200 fine or hopefully just the threat of a fine. The intent here is this would be a deterrent, Mr. Chairman. So that's the difference. They already have the powers to make these orders. This would simply be a fine added for non-compliance. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Brendan Bell on Committee Motion 20-15(5): Recommendation To Table Response To Report Within 120 Days, Carried
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Committee Motion 20-15(5): Recommendation To Table Response To Report Within 120 Days, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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