The Provincial Offences Act

The Provincial Offences Act

The Provincial Offences Act outlines the measures taken when dealing with violations of Provincial and Municipal laws. When an individual is charged under these non-criminal laws, they typically receive a penalty in the form of fines or in cases where the severity of the case warrants it, a summons to appear in court. A conviction of a Provincial or Municipal offence does not carry a penalty that includes a permanent criminal record, however, information reports are filled that can be accessed through police systems, and in most cases will remain of file for three years or more.

Parking infractions would fall under this legislation. In some cases, security personnel can be deputized by the municipality to issue Provincial Offence notices on properties they are authorized to protect. In some cases, this is not necessary, as the Guard can contact the municipality and request that a By-law Officer attend the site to issue the ticket and tow the vehicle if necessary. In these cases, the Guard is required to remain with the vehicle until such time as the By-law Officer and/or tow truck arrives.