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==== Provincial offences ==== | ==== Provincial offences ==== | ||
The ''[https://www.canlii.org/en/bc/laws/stat/rsbc-1996-c-338/latest/rsbc-1996-c-338.html?autocompleteStr=Offence%20Act&autocompletePos=3 Offence Act]'', RSBC 1996, c 338 provides that offences created under a provincial enactment (often called “regulatory offences”) are punishable by summary conviction (s 2). The Act establishes the maximum penalties that may be imposed upon conviction | The ''[https://www.canlii.org/en/bc/laws/stat/rsbc-1996-c-338/latest/rsbc-1996-c-338.html?autocompleteStr=Offence%20Act&autocompletePos=3 Offence Act]'', RSBC 1996, c 338, provides that offences created under a provincial enactment (often called “regulatory offences”) are punishable by summary conviction (s. 2). The ''Offence Act'' establishes the maximum penalties that may be imposed upon conviction of a provincial summary offence. These provisions apply except where a provincial statute creating an offence provides for some other penalty. Under the Act, unless otherwise specified by enactment, the maximum fine that may generally be imposed is $2,000; the maximum term of imprisonment is six months. The court may impose either or both of these penalties (s 4). | ||
The procedure followed for laying an Information (or charge), issuing a summons, appearing for trial, etc. is set out in the Offence Act. However, the procedure to be followed may be altered by the provincial statute that creates the specific offence. | The procedure followed for laying an Information (or charge), issuing a summons, appearing for trial, etc. is set out in the Offence Act. However, the procedure to be followed may be altered by the provincial statute that creates the specific offence. |
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