Third Party: Forest Practices Board
APPEAL NO. 1997-FOR-02

The appeal issue raised the issue of whether the defence of due diligence is available for administrative contravention determinations and penalties under the Code. The Board that it was not, and the FAC agreed, upholding a previous decision. It found that the degree of diligence exercised to avoid the contravention is relevant when determining the quantum of penalty.

Appeal dismissed.

FAC Decision: http://www.fac.gov.bc.ca/forestPracCode/1997for02.pdf