Canada Shipping Act, 2001

Marginal note:Contravention of Act or regulations

• 246 (1) Every person who, or vessel that, contravenes any of the following commits an offence:

  • (a) a direction given under subsection 212(2) (to store something);

  • (b) section 213 (departing without clearance); and

  • (c) a provision of the regulations made under this Part.

• Marginal note:Punishment

  (2) Every person who, or vessel that, commits an offence under subsection (1) is liable on summary conviction to a fine of not more than $100,000 or to imprisonment for a term of not more than one year, or to both.