Topic:"Energy Efficiency Codes" in M12563

Definitions Définitions 2 (1) In this Act, accredited meter verifier means any person accredited under section 10; ( vérificateur accrédité ) apparatus includes any machine, instrument or device; ( appareil ) contractor means any person or...

AI summary The text defines key terms under the Act, including 'accredited meter verifier,' 'apparatus,' 'contractor,' 'director,' 'functions,' 'gas,' and 'inspector.' These definitions are part of a legislative framework related to the inspection of electricity and gas meters and supplies.

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 'director.' Definitions are provided in both French and English, with specific focus on measurement devices and consumer-related terms.

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 text defines the legal implications of rendering a meter seal ineffective, deeming it equivalent to breaking the seal. It also outlines units of measurement for electricity and gas sales, and provides French translations for key terms such as 'contractor,' 'gas,' 'inspector,' 'minister,' and 'accredited meter verifier.'

Contractor ceasing to be seller Cessation d'opérations (3) Where a contractor ceases to sell electricity or gas on the basis of measurement, the contractor shall forthwith - (2) À l'exception du pied cube et du British Thermal Unit , est c...

AI summary The text outlines requirements for contractors ceasing to sell electricity or gas based on measurement, and discusses acceptable units of measurement under the Weights and Measures Act, excluding cubic feet and British Thermal Units.

Certificate of registration Certificat d'enregistrement (2) Un fournisseur ne peut vendre de l'électricité ni du gaz, si la vente est fondée sur des mesures, à moins d'être titulaire d'un certificat d'enregistrement délivré, en vertu du pr...

AI summary This section outlines the requirement for suppliers to hold a certificate of registration to sell electricity or gas based on measurements. It also specifies that suppliers must notify the director and return the certificate if they cease such sales.

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 the time intervals between verifications and the conditions under which the director may adjust these intervals. It also grants inspectors the authority to act on the director's instructions regarding meter handling.

Meter with broken seal Sceau brisé (2) Except as otherwise provided by or pursuant to this Act, no meter on which the seal has been broken shall be put into service or continued in use until it has been reverified and resealed. 1980-81-82-...

AI summary The text outlines regulations regarding meters with broken seals, requiring them to be reverified and resealed before being put into service. It also mandates that meter owners maintain meters in good repair and keep records as per the Act and regulations.

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 The text outlines the process for publishing proposed regulations by the Governor in Council, including requirements for public consultation and exceptions to the publication rule. It also allows the Minister to prescribe additional units of measurement for electricity and gas sales, with specific conditions on the cessation of such regulations.

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, detailing prohibited actions such as making false certificates, altering meters, and producing false documents. It also addresses procedures for handling violations and criminal offenses under the Act.

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 of the legislation criminalizes the theft of stamps, seals, labels, tags, or markers used for meter identification under the Act. Offenders may face fines up to $10,000 or imprisonment up to six months for a first offense, or up to two years if convicted on indictment.

Other offences Autres infractions - 33 (1) Commet une infraction toute personne qui, selon le cas : - a) empêche ou refuse l'accès autorisé à tout compteur en sa possession ou sous son contrôle; - b) entrave ou empêche toute épreuve ou tou...

AI summary This section outlines various offenses related to the unauthorized access, tampering, or improper use of meters, as well as failure to comply with regulations regarding meter verification, sealing, and inspection. Offenders may face fines of up to $10,000 for a first offense.

Coming into force of order Entrée en vigueur (2) An order referred to in subsection (1) shall come into force on the thirtieth sitting day of Parliament after it has been laid before Parliament pursuant to that subsection unless before the...

AI summary The text discusses the conditions under which an order comes into force, specifically relating to the application of the law's provisions to devices and energy supply categories, including measurement and billing processes for electricity and gas.