D-3Appellant's Evidence Submission - Redacted
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An Act relating to the inspection of electricity and gas meters and supplies - 4 [Custody of standard apparatus](#page-26-0) 4 [Garde des appareils étalons](#page-26-0) - 5 [Calibration of measuring apparatus](#page-26-0) 5 [Calibrage des...
AI summary This legislative text outlines provisions related to the custody, calibration, and verification of electricity and gas meters, including the roles and responsibilities of accredited meter verifiers and authorized personnel.
Interpretation Définitions et interprétation 2 (1) Les définitions qui suivent s'appliquent à la présente loi. appareil S'entend notamment de toute machine, tout instrument et tout dispositif. ( apparatus ) compteur Compteur d'électricité...
AI summary This section defines key terms under the legislation, including 'apparatus,' 'meter,' 'verified meter,' 'purchaser,' and others, providing clarity on their meanings within the context of electricity and gas supply regulations.
Rendering seal ineffective is breaking it Bris du sceau (2) The rendering ineffective of a seal pertaining to any meter shall, for the purposes of this Act, be deemed to constitute breaking the seal. (3) Any reference in this Act, except i...
AI summary This section of the Act defines the rendering of a seal on a meter ineffective as equivalent to breaking it. It also outlines the units of measurement for electricity and gas sales, and provides French translations of key terms such as 'contractor,' 'gas,' 'inspector,' 'minister,' and 'accredited meter verifier.'
Calibration of measuring apparatus Calibrage des appareils d'inspection - 5 Aucun appareil de mesure, sauf un étalon visé à l'article 13 de la Loi sur les poids et mesures , requis pour la mesure de l'électricité, du gaz ou pour l'examen d...
AI summary The text outlines regulations requiring that measuring devices used by accredited verifiers for electricity and gas measurements, and for examining meters, must be calibrated and certified in accordance with the Weights and Measures Act.
Right of access by contractor Droit d'accès des fournisseurs - 7 (1) A contractor may, at all reasonable times, for the purpose of - (a) inspecting, testing, installing, repairing, removing or changing, when it is lawful for him to do so,...
AI summary This section outlines the rights and responsibilities of contractors regarding access to premises for meter-related activities and the requirement to report service pressures. Contractors may enter premises to inspect, install, or repair meters and are responsible for any damage caused. Meters must be verified and sealed before being used for billing purposes.
Reverification Nouvelle vérification - 12 (1) Tout compteur doit être soumis à une nouvelle vérification : - a) dans le cas d'un compteur servant à établir un montant exigible pour la fourniture d'électricité, dans les huit ans de la derni...
AI summary This section outlines the requirements for the re-verification of electricity and gas meters, specifying different time intervals for re-verification based on the type of meter. It also allows for exceptions determined by the director and outlines the authority of inspectors to act on the director's instructions regarding meter handling.
Publication of proposed regulations Publication des projets de règlement (2) Subject to subsection (3), a copy of each regulation that the Governor in Council proposes to make pursuant to this Act shall be published in the Canada Gazette a...
AI summary This section outlines the process for publishing proposed regulations by the Governor in Council, including exceptions for regulations that have already been published or do not make material changes. It also allows the Minister to prescribe additional units of measurement for electricity and gas sales.
Falsification and meter frauds Falsification et fraude - 30 Every person who - (a) except as authorized by or under this Act, makes, causes or procures to be made, or assists in making any certificate required under this Act or purporting...
AI summary The text outlines legal provisions related to falsification and meter fraud, including unauthorized actions involving certificates, stamps, and false entries in records. It also addresses fraudulent activities involving meters and electricity or gas consumption. The text includes a legal note regarding procedures for violations and criminal offenses.
Stealing stamp or seal Vol de timbre ou de sceau 32 (1) Every person who steals any stamp, seal, label, tag or marker issued for the stamping, sealing, labelling, tagging or marking of a meter under this Act is guilty of an offence. - (2)...
AI summary This section criminalizes the theft of stamps, seals, labels, tags, or markers used for meter identification under the Act. Offenders face fines up to $10,000 or imprisonment up to six months for a first offence, with harsher penalties on indictment.