CACERCanadian Energy Regulator Act, s. 309Primary legislationIn force

Right of entry

Section 309 of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act establishes the right for persons to enter and use offshore areas to conduct authorized works, manage abandoned offshore power lines, or develop offshore renewable energy projects. Lawful occupants may restrict access; disputes over entry rights are resolved through arbitration.

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Right of entry

309 (1) Any person may enter on and use any portion of the offshore area in order to carry on a work or activity (a) authorized under subsection 298(1); or (b) authorized under section 101 in respect of an abandoned offshore power line or an abandoned facility, equipment or system that is in respect of an offshore renewable energy project. (2) If a person occupies a portion of the offshore area under lawful authority, other than through an authorization, no other person is permitted to enter on and use that portion as set out in subsection (1) without the consent of the occupier or, if consent has been refused, except in accordance with the conditions imposed in an arbitration.

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https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/C-15.1/section-309.html

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