Agriculture and Agri-Food Administrative Monetary Penalties Regulations

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

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

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

  • (ii) if it is impracticable to find the individual, with someone who appears to be an adult member of the same household at the last known address or usual place of residence of the individual. The day on which the document is left with that person is deemed to be the day on which the document is served; or

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

(2) Service of a notice of violation or any document originating from the Minister on a person other than an individual may be effected by

• (a) sending a copy of it by fax, registered mail or courier 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 notice of violation or any document originating from the Minister is sent by fax or by other electronic means, a copy of the document shall be sent either by courier or by registered mail within 48 hours following the original transmission.