Precursor Control Regulations

90 (1) The holder of a licence, registration or authorization certificate or import or export permit or permit for transit or transhipment issued under these Regulations must take all reasonable measures to ensure the security of any precursor, licence, certificate or permit in the holder’s possession.

(2) The holder of a licence, registration or authorization certificate, import or export permit or permit for transit or transhipment issued under these Regulations must provide a written report to the Minister within 72 hours after becoming aware of its loss of theft.

(3) If an agent or mandatary of a licensed dealer or registered dealer becomes aware of a loss or theft of a precursor, the agent or mandatary must notify the dealer immediately.

(4) If a licensed dealer or registered dealer becomes aware of a loss of a precursor that cannot be explained on the basis of normally accepted business activities, or of a theft of a precursor, or that is notified by an agent or mandatary of such a loss or theft, the dealer must

• (a) in the case of a loss, provide a written report to the Minister within 72 hours after becoming aware of the loss; or

• (b) in the case of a theft, provide

  • (i) a written report to a police force within 24 hours after becoming aware of the theft, and

  • (ii) a written report to the Minister within 72 hours after becoming aware of the theft, including a confirmation that the report required under subparagraph (i) has been provided.

(5) A report provided under subsection (2) or (4), or any evidence derived from it, is not to be used or received to incriminate the licensed dealer or registered dealer or the dealer’s agent or mandatary in any criminal proceeding against them other than a prosecution under section 132, 136 or 137 of the Criminal Code.