Agriculture and Agri-Food Administrative Monetary Penalties Regulations Respecting the Pest Control Products Act and Regulations (SOR/2001-132)

8 (1) Service of a document originating from the Minister or service of a notice of violation on an individual named in the document or notice may be made

• (a) personally, by delivering a copy of it

  • (i) to the individual at any place, or

  • (ii) if the individual is not at the last known address or usual place of residence at the time of service, to someone who appears to be an adult member of the same household at that address or residence and the day on which the document is left with the member of the household is deemed to be the day on which the document is served; or

• (b) by sending a copy of it by registered mail, by courier or by electronic means, including electronic registered mail and fax, to the last known address or usual place of residence of the individual.

(2) Service of a notice of violation on a person other than an individual may be effected by

• (a) sending a copy of it by registered mail, courier or fax to the head office or place of business of the person or to the person’s agent;

• (b) leaving a copy of it at the person’s head office or place of business, with an officer or other individual who appears to be in control or management of the head office or place of business or with the person’s agent; or

• (c) sending a copy of it by electronic means other than by fax to any individual referred to in paragraph (b).

(3) If a document is sent by fax or other electronic means, a copy of it shall also be sent by registered mail.