Precursor Control Regulations

47 (1) No licensed dealer may destroy a Class A precursor except in accordance with subsections (2) to (4).

(2) A licensed dealer may destroy, at the site set out in their licence, a Class A precursor named in it if

• (a) prior to the destruction, the licensed dealer makes a record showing;

  • (i) the name of the precursor, if any, otherwise a description of its chemical composition, and

  • (ii) the quantity of the precursor to be destroyed and, in the case of a preparation or mixture, the quantity of all precursors set out in Part 1 of Schedule VI to the Act that it contains;

• (b) the destruction is conducted in accordance with a method that complies with all federal, provincial and municipal environmental protection legislation applicable to the place of destruction;

• (c) the licensed dealer makes a record of the date and method of destruction;

• (d) the destruction occurs in the presence of at least two qualified witnesses who work for the licensed dealer, one of whom is the responsible person in charge or the alternate responsible person in charge, if any, for the licensed site; and

• (e) once the destruction is completed, the person carrying out the destruction and each person mentioned in paragraph (d) sign and date a joint declaration certifying that the precursor was completely destroyed, to which each signatory shall add their name in printed letters.

(3) A person is qualified to witness the destruction of a Class A precursor if

• (a) the person is the responsible person in charge for the site or, if applicable, the alternate responsible person in charge for the site set out in the licence; or

• (b) the person works for or provides services to the licensed dealer and acts in a senior position.

(4) If a Class A precursor is to be destroyed elsewhere than at the licensed site, the licensed dealer must ensure that

• (a) appropriate measures are taken to ensure security of the precursor during transit in order to prevent the diversion of a Class A precursor to an illicit market or use;

• (b) the destruction is carried out by a business that specializes in the destruction of dangerous goods;

• (c) the destruction is conducted in accordance with a method that complies with all federal, provincial and municipal environmental protection legislation applicable to the place of destruction; and

• (d) once the destruction is completed, the individual within the business carrying out the destruction provides the licensed dealer with a declaration attesting to the complete destruction of the precursor, showing

  • (i) the name of the precursor, if any, otherwise a description of its chemical composition, and

  • (ii) the quantity of the precursor destroyed and, in the case of a preparation or mixture, the quantity of all precursors set out in Part 1 of Schedule VI to the Act that it contains;

  • (iii) the date of destruction,

  • (iv) the method of destruction, and

  • (v) their name and signature as well as the name and signature of another person within the business who witnessed the destruction.