Administrative Monetary Penalty System
C279

Contravention

Authorized person failed to notify in writing the Minister or a designated officer, within two weeks, of any change in the ownership of the business.

Penalty

Occurrence Penalty
1st $150
2nd $225
3rd and subsequent $450
Penalty basis
Per instance
Retention period
12 months

Guidelines

Applied against the courier company that has been authorized to account for personal/casual goods only.

Written notification must be received by the CBSA within two weeks of change.

Confirm with HQ that a notification has not already been provided for the change of ownership before applying the penalty.

Apply a penalty per change.

Refer to D17-4-0 for a list specifying who can import casual goods.

References

Regulation

Persons Authorized to Account for Casual Goods Regulations, subsection 10(c)

D-Memo

D17-4-0, Courier Low Value Shipment Program

Other

Accounting for Imported Goods and Payment of Duties Regulations

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