Agriculture and Agri-Food Administrative Monetary Penalties Regulations

10 (1) For the purpose of subsection 9(1) of the Act, and subject to subsection (2), a person named in a notice of violation shall pay the amount of the penalty by certified cheque or money order made payable to the Receiver General for Canada within 30 days after the day on which the notice is served.

(2) A person named in a notice of violation may pay an amount equal to one half of the penalty, in lieu of the penalty, within 15 days after the day on which the notice is served.

(3) For the purposes of subsections (1) and (2), payment is deemed to be made:

• (a) on the date indicated in the postmark stamped on the envelope, where the amount is sent by regular mail; or

• (b) on the date indicated in the receipt issued by the post office or the courier, where the amount is sent by registered mail or courier.